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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was brought out 19 months earlier than the NX2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX1000 matches up against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX1000 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX1000

 NX2000 NX1000 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2012More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k921kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX2000

 NX1000 NX2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 against the NX2000.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung NX1000Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-19 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 21
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 228 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light rating 840 908
Other
Battery life 320 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $388 $599