Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H90

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was revealed 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX3000 grades versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX3000 versus the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.