Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was brought out 8 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX20 scores vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 against the A7R IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A7R IV is 83 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and A7R IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail having its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX20 will be behind in sensor innovation.