Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Launched October 2019
- Old Model is Sony A9
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NX2000 was released 6 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX2000 scores vs the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A9 II
NX2000 | A9 II | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung NX2000
A9 II | NX2000 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | November 2013 | More modern by 71 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1152k | Crisper screen (+288k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A9 II
NX2000 | A9 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 and the A9 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A9 II is 89 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A9 II.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2019-10-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lbs) | 678g (1.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 690 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $599 | $4,498 |