Samsung NX mini vs Sony H20

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and H20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was announced 4 years after the H20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX mini grades against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini compared to the H20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and H20.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail with its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.