Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Newer Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX20 and Sony H20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The NX20 was introduced 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX20 grades against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony H20
NX20 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung NX20
H20 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony H20
NX20 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX20 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 vs the H20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and H20.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-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 | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,100 | $249 |