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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
89 Imaging
63 Features
68 Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was launched 9 months after the NEX-6 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 grades against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 NX2000 NEX-6 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2013More modern by 9 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k921kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX2000

		

		

			
 NEX-6 NX2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 NX2000 NEX-6 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 features external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 against the NEX-6.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and NEX-6.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
77
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
74
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
77
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others (228g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
78
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than average (345 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography features
61
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
66
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
72
 lighter than others (228g)
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
75
 lighter than average (345g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
72
 manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse recording
75
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
35
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (228g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have mic support
32
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (345 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 no microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 21 99
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.1
DXO Low light rating 908 1018
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $365