Samsung NX20 vs Sony S980

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony S980, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was announced 3 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX20 matches up versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 provides external 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 S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 compared to the S980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and S980 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and S980.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.