Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350 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
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released June 2008
- New Model is Sony A380
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX2000 was unveiled 5 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX2000 matches up vs the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A350
NX2000 | A350 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | June 2008 | Newer by 67 months | |
Display dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX2000
A350 | NX2000 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A350
NX2000 | A350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 against the A350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A350 is 89 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A350.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) | 674 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 908 | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $600 |