Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-7

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was launched 5 months after the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX20 scores vs the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 offers external 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 NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX20 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX20 versus the NEX-7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and NEX-7 is 83 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and NEX-7.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.