Samsung NX200 vs Sony H90

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was manufactured within a month of the H90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX200 scores versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX200 compared to the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.