Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was released 8 months before the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX210 matches up versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features outside 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX210 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.