Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX11 grades vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 vs the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and HX90V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and HX90V.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX11 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX90V will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.