Samsung NX20 vs Sony H70

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX20 and Sony H70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was introduced 16 months later than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX20 grades vs the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys 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) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX20 versus the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and H70.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NX20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.