Samsung NX20 vs Sony A700

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX20 and Sony A700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was introduced 4 years after the A700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX20 grades vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX20 and Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A700 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and A700.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to resolve more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern NX20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.