Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H90

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was launched 6 years before the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 versus the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and H90 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H90 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.