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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony NEX-5N

 NX2000 NEX-5N 
RevealedNovember 2013October 2011Newer by 27 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k920kSharper display (+232k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX2000

 NEX-5N NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-5N

 NX2000 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography information
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
good battery life (460 CIPA)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
35
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.50 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 77
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 908 1079
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 460 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $550