Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6400
NX20 | A6400 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX20
A6400 | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | April 2012 | Newer by 82 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6400
NX20 | A6400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 410 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,100 | $898 |