Samsung NX500 vs Sony H20

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX500 and Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was introduced 5 years after the H20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX500 grades versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 against the H20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and H20 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and H20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.