Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX20 and Sony A7S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was announced 23 months earlier than the A7S making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX20 grades versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 has outside measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX20 and Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX20 versus the A7S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A7S is 83 and 77 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and A7S.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.