Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H90

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.