Samsung NX20 vs Sony A230
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX20 and Sony A230, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX20 was introduced 2 years after the A230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX20 matches up vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A230
| NX20 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung NX20
| A230 | NX20 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A230
| NX20 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 features external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 and the A230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A230 is 83 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A230.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX20 to show greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-04-20 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 75 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 785 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,100 | $569 |