Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX210 was brought out 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX210 matches up versus the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX1
NX210 | HX1 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | April 2009 | Newer by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung NX210
HX1 | NX210 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX1
NX210 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 vs the HX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and HX1.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer you more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX210 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 544 grams (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $625 | $47,999 |