Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony H90
NX10 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX10
H90 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | April 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony H90
NX10 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and H90 is 80 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |