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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was revealed 11 months before the A7 II and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A7 II

 NX2000 A7 II 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung NX2000

 A7 II NX2000 
RevealedNovember 2014November 2013Fresher by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1152kClearer display (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7 II

 NX2000 A7 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 versus the A7 II.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A7 II is 89 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 II Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony A7 II
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 II Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
features touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A7 II Vlogging features
35
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (228g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2014-11-20
Physical type 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 surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 90
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 908 2449
Other
Battery life 340 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $1,456