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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2021
  • Replaced the Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A7 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was announced 10 years prior to the A7 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX20 grades vs the A7 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 NX20 A7 IV 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 A7 IV NX20 
AnnouncedOctober 2021April 2012More recent by 115 months
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 NX20 A7 IV 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the A7 IV.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A7 IV is 83 and 61 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and A7 IV.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX20 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will resolve extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
76
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
81
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 no liveview feature
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Street photography highlights
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than others (341 grams)
 does not have image stabilization
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Sony A7 IV Sports photography information
60
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect autofocus
84
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery (600 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sony A7 IV
77
 lighter than others (341g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 does not have Time Lapse mode
80
 great battery (600 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 sensor resolution is high (33MP)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sony A7 IV
70
 manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse mode
83
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery (600 per charge)
 has double storage slots
 no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
78
 selfie friendly screen
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 lighter than others (341g)
 does not have image stabilization
80
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A7 IV
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-20 2021-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 600 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $1,100 $2,500