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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was introduced 22 months later than the HX10V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX2000 grades versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony HX10V

 NX2000 HX10V 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k922kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung NX2000

 HX10V NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX10V

 NX2000 HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 compared to the HX10V.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and HX10V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
35
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (228g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-30 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $616