Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014
(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 NX mini vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX mini was released 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony H90
NX mini | H90 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX mini
H90 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony H90
NX mini | H90 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the H90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and H90.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-03-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 2 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 | 650 shots | 290 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $530 | $230 |