Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6100
NX20 | A6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX20
A6100 | NX20 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | April 2012 | Newer by 89 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 614k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6100
NX20 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
See the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A6100 is 83 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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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 |