Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-7
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61 Features
73 Overall
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84 Imaging
63 Features
71 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-7 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
- Introduced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
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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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony NEX-7
| NX20 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX20
| NEX-7 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony NEX-7
| NX20 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | December 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2011-12-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 75 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 785 | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 430 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $1,100 | $699 |