Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX20 matches up vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX20 vs the A6600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A6600 is 83 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6600 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.