Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H90

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1100 was launched 14 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 matches up vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 and the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and H90.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.