Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was introduced 7 years before the A6400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX20 grades against the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements 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 A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX20 against the A6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A6400 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6400 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.