Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V
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76 Overall
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63 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX90V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was released 22 months earlier than the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy NX scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX90V
Galaxy NX | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung Galaxy NX
HX90V | Galaxy NX | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX90V
Galaxy NX | HX90V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX and the HX90V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HX90V is 82 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and HX90V.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 shots | 360 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,300 | $440 |