Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Released September 2020
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX20 was manufactured 9 years prior to the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX20 grades versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A7c
NX20 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung NX20
A7c | NX20 | |||
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Released | September 2020 | April 2012 | Newer by 102 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A7c
NX20 | A7c | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers outer dimensions 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 A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX20 and the A7c.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A7c is 83 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A7c.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7c will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 122 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 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 pounds) | 509 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 740 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,100 | $1,800 |