Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
- Renewed by Sony A6300
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX20 was announced 24 months earlier than the A6000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX20 matches up vs the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6000
NX20 | A6000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX20
A6000 | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | April 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6000
NX20 | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with exterior dimensions 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 compared to the A6000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A6000 is 83 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A6000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-04-20 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 344g (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 785 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,100 | $548 |