Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

The Galaxy NX was revealed 16 months after the H90 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony H90
Galaxy NX | H90 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
H90 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H90
Galaxy NX | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and H90 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and H90.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 290 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,300 | $230 |