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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A7R IV

 NX20 A7R IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX20

 A7R IV NX20 
IntroducedJuly 2019April 2012Fresher by 88 months
Display resolution1440k614kClearer display (+826k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A7R IV

 NX20 A7R IV 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
88
has manual focus
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
77
lighter than competition (341g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
74
good battery life (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (670 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-20 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 567
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 99
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 14.8
DXO Low light rating 785 3344
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 670 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at release $1,100 $3,498