Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX20V

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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The NX20 was introduced 3 months before the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.