Samsung NX20 vs Sony A58

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A58, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced 19 months earlier than the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX20 scores against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has got 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) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX20 compared to the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A58 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and A58.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.