Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX200 matches up vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 against the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and HX90V.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.