Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was manufactured 4 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX210 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 provides exterior 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 versus the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.