Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was announced 5 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX100 grades vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has got external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX100 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and HX90V.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will deliver extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.