Samsung NX20 vs Sony A7c

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.