Samsung NX20 vs Sony T110

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX20 and Sony T110, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and T110 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was brought out 16 months later than the T110 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX20 grades against the T110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 and Sony T110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX20 and the T110.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and T110 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and T110.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX20 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX20 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.