Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX500 matches up versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has outer dimensions 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 vs the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and HX10V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.