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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX20 was released 8 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX20 matches up against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6100

 NX20 A6100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX20

 A6100 NX20 
LaunchedAugust 2019April 2012Newer by 89 months
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6100

 NX20 A6100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX20 compared to the A6100.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A6100 is 83 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A6100.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A6100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX20
Street photography with Sony A6100
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
Sony A6100 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
86
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A6100
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-20 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 396 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 420 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,100 $748