Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX5

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was announced 3 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX2000 matches up versus the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 vs the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and HX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and HX5.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.