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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX11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
Sony A6400
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6400

 NX20 A6400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX20

 A6400 NX20 
RevealedJanuary 2019April 2012Newer by 82 months
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6400

 NX20 A6400 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography details
Sony A6400 Street photography details
77
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
Sony A6400 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition (341g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
87
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony A6400
78
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha a6400
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