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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was launched 2 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX20 scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony H90

 NX20 H90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX20

 H90 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony H90

 NX20 H90 
RevealedApril 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 vs the H90.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and H90 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony H90
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony H90
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (341g)
does not have image stabilization
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony H90
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-20 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 341 gr (0.75 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,100 $230