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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured 9 months before the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX2000 matches up against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony QX1

 NX2000 QX1 
Screen dimensions3.7""Bigger screen (+3.7")
Screen resolution1152k0kSharper screen (+1152k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX2000

 QX1 NX2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2013More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony QX1

 NX2000 QX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 and the QX1.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and QX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older NX2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Sony QX1 Street photography details
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (440 shots)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony QX1
35
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony QX1
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2013-11-30 2014-09-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch -
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $500