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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 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  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Released July 2023
  • Replaced the Sony A6600
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6700

 NX20 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX20

 A6700 NX20 
ReleasedJuly 2023April 2012Newer by 136 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6700

 NX20 A6700 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
manual focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341g)
no image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
Sony A6700 Sports photography features
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
87
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
84
great battery life (570 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6700 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A6700
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-20 2023-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 199
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 570 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $1,399