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Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX300M and Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was announced 11 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX300M grades versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony H90

 NX300M H90 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k461kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung NX300M

 H90 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony H90

 NX300M H90 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M versus the H90.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and H90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX300M provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
Sports photography with Sony H90
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
66
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony H90
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-03 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 768k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 290 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $230