Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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75 Imaging
74 Features
96 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX11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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A6700
NX20 | A6700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX20
A6700 | NX20 | |||
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Released | July 2023 | April 2012 | Newer by 136 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A6700
NX20 | A6700 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
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.
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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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 |