Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony H90
NX1000 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX1000
H90 | NX1000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony H90
NX1000 | H90 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |