Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX20V
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX20V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
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Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX20 grades vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony HX20V
| NX20 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | 
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | 
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung NX20
| HX20V | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) | 
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX20V
| NX20 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar age | 
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size | 
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen | 
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX20 vs the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and HX20V is 83 and 90 respectively.
 
          Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and HX20V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.
 
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        Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony | 
| Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | 
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom | 
| Announced | 2012-04-20 | 2012-07-20 | 
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact | 
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ | 
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS | 
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" | 
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² | 
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP | 
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 | 
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 | 
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 | 
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 | 
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 | 
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens | 
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 | 
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm | 
| Total lenses | 32 | - | 
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 | 
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type | 
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch | 
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 922k dot | 
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | 
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None | 
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - | 
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - | 
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs | 
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs | 
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps | 
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes | 
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 7.10 m | 
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | 
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - | 
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected | 
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | 
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn | 
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) | 
| Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 75 | not tested | 
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested | 
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested | 
| DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested | 
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 320 pictures | 
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack | 
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BG1 | 
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | 
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | 
| Storage slots | Single | Single | 
| Launch pricing | $1,100 | $397 | 



