Samsung NX20 vs Sony A58

michael85 wrote:

These camera kits (18-55mm) cost exactly the same (399euros=530$) in my country.

A58 over NX20:

-Phase detection AF (+ while recording video)

-Better focus peaking for MF

-Better battery life (+330 shots)

-Cheaper lenses

-In-built image stabilization and focus motor

NX20 over A58:

-Larger (+0.3") and crispier screen (+150K pixels)

-Faster burst rate (+3fps)

-Slow motion video (720p at 60fps, 480p at 120fps)

-Metallic lens mount

-Wi-fi (+remote viewfinder via smartphone)

-1/8000 max shutter speed

As you can see, it is very difficult to pick between the two cameras. Videography and photography are of the same importance for me.
If I buy two more Samsung lenses (45mm f/1.8 + 50-200mm f/4-5.6), the NX20 is about 100euros (=130$) more expensive than the A58 (+2 equivalent Sony lenses), so they re essentially equally priced.

Do not think about camera only.

You are going to enter into the system so yo should thing about system as on epart.

Define your needs - lenses you will nedd accesories and budget.

NX is for pepole who need good quality in small and light package.

It is obvious that if the size doesn't matter comparable DSLR is better camera.

But personally I like the newest Panasonic GX7 - small with everything what can be placed in the body.

Sony SLT I do not like becuase of mirror between lens and sensor.

You also forgot abou sensor NX20 has 20 MP very nice sensor when used in RAW mode.

I use NX10 that I bought only I got 30/F2 in the set and there was not competition in that price.

After 3 years of usung I can say it is very good camera also very good quality service was not becesseray but it is made in Korea.

I am not sure if cameras made in China will be also good quality.

Zoom 50-200 is nice lens- maybe not the top resolution but AF is Ok and bokeh is very nice.

I can not comment Sony zoom because I did not use it.

In genera NX system is very nice but underrated and not rich in accesories - still no decent flash and still no body we can say it is profi.

Still no fast zoom lenses.

I treat ma NX as a compact camera - if you use panacake 30/2 (or other) it is compact - isn't it?

But sometimes I use it as a DSLR ->50-200 is a little heavy and middle size - normal if we consider taht is equipped in OIS and quiet and fast USM AF.

18-55 is similar nice consruction.