Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the A6700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX20 grades versus the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha a6700. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 provides outside 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) and the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX20 and the A6700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A6700 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and A6700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6700 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.