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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 10 months later than the NX2000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1 scores against the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX1 NX2000 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX1

 NX2000 NX1 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1036kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX2000

 NX1 NX2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 and the NX2000.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and NX2000 is 66 and 89 respectively.

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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
61
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
34
touch screen
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung NX1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1 Samsung NX2000
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 21
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 75
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.3
DXO Low light score 1363 908
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,500 $599