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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX300 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was manufactured 16 months before the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300 scores against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony HX90V

 NX300 HX90V 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung NX300

 HX90V NX300 
IntroducedApril 2015November 2013Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution921k768kSharper screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX90V

 NX300 HX90V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the HX90V.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and HX90V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older NX300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
67
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
76
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony HX90V
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-24 2015-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 768k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $750 $440