Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX2000 was revealed 24 months later than the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX2000 grades vs the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony NEX-7
NX2000 | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | December 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 921k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX2000
NEX-7 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-7
NX2000 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 versus the NEX-7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and NEX-7.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX2000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 400g (0.88 lb) |
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 score | 75 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 908 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 430 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $699 |