Samsung NX20 vs Sony QX10

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX20 and Sony QX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was revealed 16 months prior to the QX10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX20 grades vs the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 provides physical 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) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX20 and the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and QX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and QX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.