Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX10V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX30 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was revealed 23 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX30 scores against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX30 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and HX10V is 75 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and HX10V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent NX30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.