Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.