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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony H20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was announced 5 years after the H20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1 grades against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony H20

 NX1 H20 
IntroducedSeptember 2014May 2009More modern by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung NX1

 H20 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony H20

 NX1 H20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 vs the H20.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and H20 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and H20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer NX1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
megapixel count high (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony H20
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,500 $249