Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was introduced 2 months earlier than the A7R so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX2000 matches up against the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 comes with 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 A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A7R is 89 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A7R.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will show extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.