Samsung NX11 vs Sony H20

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was introduced 20 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX11 grades vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 versus Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX11 vs the H20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and H20 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and H20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX11 will give extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher NX11 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.