Samsung NX1000 with Sony HX90V Comparison

Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX90V Main Features

  • April, 2012
  • April, 2015
  • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
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  • 24-720 mm (30x) F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 12800 ISO
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  • 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
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  • Electronic Viewfinder
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  • 638k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
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  • Built-In GPS
  • 114 x 63 x 37 mm, 222g.
  • 102 x 58 x 36 mm, 245g.
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Samsung NX1000 Scores


Imaging score
56
Features score
52
Value for money score
75
Portability score
95
Overall score
60

Sony HX90V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
61
Value for money score
69
Portability score
95
Overall score
53

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V with Samsung NX1000 Overview


Let's compare Samsung NX1000 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Samsung NX1000 was released in 2012, and Sony HX90V in 2015. Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is newer, which is a plus. NX1000 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of NX1000 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (NX1000), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has image stabilization(5-axis Optical), NX1000 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has electronic viewfinder, and the NX1000 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a higher resolution of 638k dots, NX1000 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Samsung NX1000 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Samsung NX1000 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General NX1000 Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Brand Samsung Sony
Model NX1000 Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Announced April, 2012 April, 2015
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Lens
Lens Mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 32 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.5
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 15 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.40
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
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 18 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 320 shots 360 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BC1030 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 222 g 245 g
Physical Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37 mm 102 x 58 x 36 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

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Leica V-Lux 4
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