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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was introduced 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX1100 scores versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony H20

 NX1100 H20 
ReleasedApril 2013May 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung NX1100

 H20 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony H20

 NX1100 H20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 vs the H20.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and H20.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will show extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Sony H20
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
34
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony H20
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-11 2009-05-14
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $249