Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was introduced 2 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX500 scores vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX500 versus the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX200V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and HX200V.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.