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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was announced 2 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX1000 scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony H90

 NX1000 H90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX1000

 H90 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony H90

 NX1000 H90 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 vs the H90.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony H90
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony H90
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
34
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony H90
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-19 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $388 $230