Samsung NX5 vs Sony H20

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX5 and Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was brought out 13 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX5 grades vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX5 and Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 versus the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and H20 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and H20.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX5 will provide you with more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern NX5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.