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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was released 15 months later than the NX20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX20

 Galaxy NX NX20 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2012Fresher by 15 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX20 Galaxy NX 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX20

 Galaxy NX NX20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the NX20.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX20 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and NX20.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy NX will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (440 per charge)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than average (341 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than average (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX20
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX20
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 440 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,100