Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 versus Sony S950, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was introduced 3 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX20 scores against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 versus Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 and the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and S950.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.