Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2007
- Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Refreshed by Sony A77
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX2000 was revealed 6 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX2000 matches up against the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A700
NX2000 | A700 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | December 2007 | More recent by 73 months | |
Display dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 920k | Crisper display (+232k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung NX2000
A700 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A700
NX2000 | A700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A700 is 89 and 58 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and A700.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-30 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 908 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $1,000 |