Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced November 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A65
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A68, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX20 was launched 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX20 matches up against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A68
NX20 | A68 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX20
A68 | NX20 | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | April 2012 | More recent by 43 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A68
NX20 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 vs the A68.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A68 is 83 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and A68.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NX20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lb) | 610 gr (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 510 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $581 |