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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was manufactured 22 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX2000 matches up versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony H90

 NX2000 H90 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012More modern by 22 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX2000

 H90 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony H90

 NX2000 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 compared to the H90.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and H90.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX2000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger NX2000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony H90
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony H90
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-30 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $230