Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6300

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was brought out 4 years before the A6300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX20 grades against the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 features outside 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX20 and the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and A6300 is 83 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A6300 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.