Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX90V

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX20 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was announced 4 years earlier than the HX90V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX20 grades against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 compared to the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and HX90V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and HX90V.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older NX20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.