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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX20V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 12 months after the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX20V

 Galaxy NX HX20V 
RevealedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 12 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HX20V Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX20V

 Galaxy NX HX20V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the HX20V.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and HX20V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony HX20V
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (440 per charge)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (495g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX20V
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-20 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HD TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 440 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $397