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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Later Model is Sony A560
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A500

 NX2000 A500 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 52 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung NX2000

 A500 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A500

 NX2000 A500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony A500 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
Sony A500 Street photography factors
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A500 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (520 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Sony A500 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (520 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony A500 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (520 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A500 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A500
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-30 2009-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 630g (1.39 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 908 772
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 520 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $638