Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 II
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 II 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
- Revealed April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Launched October 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A9
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Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A9 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively close but the NX20 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NX20 was revealed 8 years prior to the A9 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX20 grades vs the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A9 II
| NX20 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung NX20
| A9 II | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2019 |  | April 2012 | More recent by 90 months |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+826k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A9 II
| NX20 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 versus the A9 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A9 II is 83 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A9 II.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX20 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 II will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX20 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2019-10-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| 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 photos | 690 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $1,100 | $4,498 |