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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX20 was launched 19 months earlier than the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX20 matches up versus the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX20 NX2000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX20

 NX2000 NX20 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2012Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k614kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX2000

 NX20 NX2000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX20 compared to the NX2000.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and NX2000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older NX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
77
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung NX20Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX20 Samsung NX2000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-20 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 21
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 12.3
DXO Low light score 785 908
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,100 $599