Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was released 10 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX210 grades versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 has got physical dimensions 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX210 against the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX210 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.