Samsung NX20 vs Sony a5100

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX20 was manufactured 3 years prior to the a5100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX20 scores versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX20 vs the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and a5100 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and a5100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony a5100 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.