Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is relatively similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX20 matches up versus the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A9
| NX20 | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX20
| A9 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2017 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 60 months |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+826k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A9
| NX20 | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 vs the A9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A9 is 83 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and A9.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha A9 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-04-20 | 2017-04-19 |
| Physical type | 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 614k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 75 | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 24.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 785 | 3517 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 650 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Price at release | $1,100 | $4,498 |