Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was unveiled 4 years before the A7R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX20 scores vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 and the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A7R II is 83 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A7R II.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will give more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.