Samsung NX20 vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was released 9 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX20 grades versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and a1 is 83 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and a1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.