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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was introduced 7 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX2000 grades against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A7c

 NX2000 A7c 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung NX2000

 A7c NX2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2020November 2013More modern by 82 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7c

 NX2000 A7c 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 provides outer measurements 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 A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 against the A7c.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A7c is 89 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A7c.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7c will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony A7c
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
good battery (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (740 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony A7c
35
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
86
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7c
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 693
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 740 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $1,800