Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500

Below is a complete review of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A500 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was announced 4 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX2000 grades against the A500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 vs the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A500 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.