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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX10 versus Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX10 was introduced 23 months earlier than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX10 grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony H90

 NX10 H90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX10

 H90 NX10 
RevealedFebruary 2012April 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony H90

 NX10 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX10 versus the H90.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and H90 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will provide extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sony H90
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
24
features face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (499g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony H90
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $626 $230