Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was announced 7 months prior to the HX90V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1 matches up versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1 and the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and HX90V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older NX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.