Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a extended review of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was revealed 3 years after the HX100V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX500 scores against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX500 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX500 vs the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX100V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.