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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was revealed 3 years later than the A850 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX2000 grades vs the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A850

 NX2000 A850 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2010More recent by 45 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k922kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung NX2000

 A850 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A850

 NX2000 A850 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 features physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the A850.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A850 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A850.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
Sony A850 Street photography information
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography info
Sony A850 Sports photography info
61
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sony A850 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
55
environment proofing
MP count excellent (25MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A850 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A850 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A850
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-11-30 2010-04-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 79
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.2
DXO Low light rating 908 1415
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 880 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $599 $0