Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX50V
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly close but the NX20 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was brought out 12 months before the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX20 scores against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony HX50V
| NX20 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung NX20
| HX50V | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX50V
| NX20 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 features physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX20 vs the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and HX50V is 83 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and HX50V.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The NX20 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX20 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 | 341 grams (0.75 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 400 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,100 | $439 |