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Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was released 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX210 matches up vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony H20

 NX210 H20 
LaunchedAugust 2012May 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung NX210

 H20 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony H20

 NX210 H20 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX210 versus the H20.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX210 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony H20
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (222g)
good MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony H20
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
34
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony H20
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-14 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $625 $249