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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was introduced 3 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX2000 matches up versus the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A390

 NX2000 A390 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung NX2000

 A390 NX2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A390

 NX2000 A390 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 and the A390.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A390 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and A390.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A390 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A390
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-07-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 908 607
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $500