First introduced in April, 2012,
Samsung NX20 is a 20 MP
Mirrorless with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.7 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Samsung
replaced the older Samsung NX11
with NX20. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Samsung NX20 with Samsung NX11
Samsung
replaced NX20 with
Samsung NX30.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Samsung NX20 with Samsung NX30
Samsung NX20 comes with a 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.26 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Samsung NX20
Sensor resolution of Samsung NX20 ~ 5477 x 3651 pixels.
Samsung NX20 has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 369.0 mm².
There are approximate 19,996,527 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Samsung NX20
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Samsung NX20 with competitors in semi-pro mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
12800 Max Native ISO |
8.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
341g Light Body |
15 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
Focus Bracketing |
Articulating Screen |
AF Face Detection |
20MP High Resolution Sensor |
614k dots Screen Resolution |
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Microphone Port |
3 AE Bracketing Range |
Selfie Friendly Screen |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
No Articulating Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
Low Battery Life: 360 shots |
Samsung NX20 has an Overall Score of 69/100
and ranked #98 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #188
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Samsung NX20
Samsung NX20 weighs 341g and has external dimensions
of 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8 x 3.54 x 1.57"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras is 444g,
Samsung NX20
is 103 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Samsung NX20 is less by 4mm
more than the average length in Semi-Pro Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
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Samsung NX20
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Thickness Comparison
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Samsung NX20
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Here is the front and top view image of Samsung NX20 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
NX20 |
Dimensions |
NX20 |
|
Samsung NX30
|
375 g
|
341 g
|
127 x 96 x 58 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Samsung NX300
|
331 g
|
341 g
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Samsung NX11
|
499 g
|
341 g
|
123 x 87 x 40 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Samsung NX3000
|
230 g
|
341 g
|
117 x 66 x 39 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
341 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Samsung NX2000
|
228 g
|
341 g
|
119 x 65 x 36 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Samsung NX10
|
499 g
|
341 g
|
123 x 87 x 40 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
|
Samsung NX1
|
550 g
|
341 g
|
139 x 102 x 66 mm
|
122 x 90 x 40 mm
|
Specifications of Samsung NX20
General |
Brand |
Samsung
|
Model |
NX20 |
Announced |
April, 2012 |
Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Samsung NX |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
32 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Articulated |
Screen Resolution |
614k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.7 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
15 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
8.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
11.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
Sensor Area |
369.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
5472 x 3648 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Optional |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
360 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
BP1130 |
Physical |
Weight |
341 g |
Physical Dimensions |
122 x 90 x 40 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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