Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
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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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A380
NX2000 | A380 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung NX2000
A380 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A380
NX2000 | A380 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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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 |