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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX11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
Sony H20
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony H20

 NX20 H20 
IntroducedApril 2012May 2009More modern by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung NX20

 H20 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony H20

 NX20 H20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony H20
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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