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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and NX20 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was revealed 19 months before the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX100 scores vs the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX20

 NX100 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX100

 NX20 NX100 
LaunchedApril 2012September 2010More modern by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX20

 NX100 NX20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution614k614kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 and the NX20.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and NX20 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and NX20.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX20 to produce extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
60
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect AF
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
66
better than average battery (420 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
31
has image stabilization
has face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lighter than average in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX20
 Samsung NX100Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX100 Samsung NX20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-14 2012-04-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology VGA AMOLED Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 12.9
DXO Low light score 563 785
Other
Battery life 420 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $386 $1,100