Samsung NX20 vs Sony A580
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100
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On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A580, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was revealed 11 months after the A580 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX20 scores versus the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A580
| NX20 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2012 |  | May 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung NX20
| A580 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A580
| NX20 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has got external 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) and the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 compared to the A580.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A580 is 83 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A580.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX20 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern NX20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-04-20 | 2011-05-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 75 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 785 | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 1050 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Cost at release | $1,100 | $848 |