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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was revealed 4 years later than the A380 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX2000 matches up against the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A380

 NX2000 A380 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2009Fresher by 52 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung NX2000

 A380 NX2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A380

 NX2000 A380 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 vs the A380.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A380 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A380.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX2000 to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX2000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony A380
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony A380
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
supports focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony A380
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A380
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-11-30 2009-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 67
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 11.8
DXO Low light score 908 614
Other
Battery life 340 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $899