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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7 II
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was revealed very close to the A7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX2000 grades vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A7

 NX2000 A7 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung NX2000

 A7 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1152kSharper display (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7

 NX2000 A7 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 versus the A7.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and A7.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (474g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 Sports photography factors
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Sony A7 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
35
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition (474g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-01-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 90
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 14.2
DXO Low light score 908 2248
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $798