Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was announced 2 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX2000 grades vs the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with physical 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 NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX2000 vs the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NEX-5N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger NX2000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.