Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony S950
NX20 | S950 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 39 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX20
S950 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony S950
NX20 | S950 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,100 | $130 |