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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony H90
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was released 2 years after the H90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX1 matches up vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony H90

 NX1 H90 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 31 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k461kCrisper display (+575k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX1

 H90 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony H90

 NX1 H90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 against the H90.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and H90 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and H90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher NX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony H90
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-15 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 BIONZ
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,500 $230