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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX1000 matches up vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony H50

 NX1000 H50 
RevealedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung NX1000

 H50 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony H50

 NX1000 H50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX1000 against the H50.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and H50.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
34
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony H50
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $388 $80