Samsung NX20 vs Sony a3500

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX20 vs Sony a3500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the a3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX20 grades against the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 features outside 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 a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX20 versus the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and a3500 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and a3500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.