Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX1

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was unveiled 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX500 grades versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 versus the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and HX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and HX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will produce greater detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.