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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was launched 11 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX10 scores versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony H20

 NX10 H20 
AnnouncedApril 2010May 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung NX10

 H20 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony H20

 NX10 H20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 against the H20.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and H20 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and H20.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony H20
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-07 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $626 $249