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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony H20

 Galaxy NX H20 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 H20 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H20

 Galaxy NX H20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the H20.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and H20 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and H20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony H20
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H20
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-20 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,300 $249