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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6600

 NX20 A6600 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung NX20

 A6600 NX20 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2012Newer by 89 months
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6600

 NX20 A6600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sony A6600
77
lighter than average (341 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
84
good battery (810 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
78
screen is selfie friendly
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average (341g)
does not have image stabilization
84
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A6600
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-20 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 13.4
DXO Low light score 785 1497
Other
Battery life 360 images 810 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,100 $1,198