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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

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
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was revealed 3 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX2000 scores vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX5

 NX2000 NX5 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010More recent by 43 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX5 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX5

 NX2000 NX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 provides external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the NX5.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and NX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to resolve more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
35
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
24
offers face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX2000Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $499