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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was released 2 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1 grades vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX20

 NX1 NX20 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2012More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution1036k614kSharper screen (+422k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX1

 NX20 NX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX20

 NX1 NX20 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 and the NX20.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and NX20 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and NX20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count great (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX20
 Samsung NX1Samsung NX20
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1 Samsung NX20
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 15
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 75
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.9
DXO Low light score 1363 785
Other
Battery life 500 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,500 $1,100