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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX1

 NX210 HX1 
ReleasedAugust 2012April 2009Newer by 41 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung NX210

 HX1 NX210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX1

 NX210 HX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony HX1
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (544g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony HX1 Vlogging features
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
22
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony HX1
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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