Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was released 14 months later than the HX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX5 matches up vs the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX5 versus the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and HX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and HX1.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.