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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony H50

 Galaxy NX H50 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 H50 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H50

 Galaxy NX H50 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the H50.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and H50 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and H50.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony H50
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery power (440 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H50
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-20 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,300 $80