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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A68

 NX20 A68 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX20

 A68 NX20 
AnnouncedNovember 2015April 2012More recent by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A68

 NX20 A68 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and A68 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
Sony A68 Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sony A68
77
lighter than average (341 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
54
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sony A68
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A68
 Samsung NX20Sony SLT-A68
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