Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX10V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX300 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was announced 22 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300 matches up vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX300 vs the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and HX10V.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.