Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX90V

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.