Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX2000 scores against the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 compared to the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and a1 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and a1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will produce greater detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.