Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX2000

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 2 months later than the NX2000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX2000.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.