Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was introduced 3 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX2000 matches up versus the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 against the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NEX-5 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and NEX-5.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.