Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450 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
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A450, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A450 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX20 was manufactured 2 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX20 matches up versus the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A450
NX20 | A450 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung NX20
A450 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A450
NX20 | A450 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 features outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 vs the A450.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and A450 is 83 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A450.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX20 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 1050 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,100 | $1,241 |