| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Samsung NX20 |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.samsung.com |
| Model number | NX20 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 122 mm |
| Width | 40 mm |
| Height | 90 mm |
| Weight | 637 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Samsung |
| Effective megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 369.72 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.33 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 75 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.4 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.9 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 785 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
- 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
- 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
- 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
- 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
- 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
- 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
- 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
- 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
- 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - .srw 12-bit raw
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
|
| Continuous-mode | 7.5 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 1920x810
- 320x240
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Samsung NX |
| Lens | Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS NX |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 84.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3.06 x |
| Aperture range | 0.05 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 28 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 58 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / OLED |
| Viewfinder type | EVF type with Eye Contact Sensor; SVGA (800 x 600) TFT-LCD; Coverage: Approx. 100%; Magnification: Approx. 1.04X (APS-C, 50mm |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.69 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1.04 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 614,400 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | Add |
| Selfie screen | Add |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
- auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- daylight fluorescent
- flash
- kelvin color temp.
- neutral fluorescent
- tungsten
- white fluorescent
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - 1st curtain
- 2nd curtain
- auto
- auto+red-eye reduction
- fill-in
- fill-in+red-eye reduction
- off
- smart flash
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 11 m |
| Flash range description | Depends on lens aperture |
| Max flash sync | 1/180 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | + |
| NFC | Add |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - combined av/usb/remote micro usb port
- micro (type d) hdmi
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 1.4 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 1.32 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 4 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 7.5 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 11 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.35 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.06 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.62 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.04 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Full AF Shutter Lag, Wide Area mode = 0.650s |
| Startup time | 3 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.9 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.6 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 360 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary BP1310 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary BP1310 lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - adobe reader
- intelli-studio 3.0
- pc auto backup
- samsung raw converter 4
|
| Os compatibility | - mac os (except intelli-studio)
- windows
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n support, Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, Cloud , Auto Backup, TV Link |