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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was announced 3 months before the a3500 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony a3500

 NX2000 a3500 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung NX2000

 a3500 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony a3500

 NX2000 a3500 
ReleasedNovember 2013March 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 compared to the a3500.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and a3500.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sony a3500 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
Sony a3500 Street photography info
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony a3500 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
60
great battery power (470 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
26
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony a3500
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2014-03-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.50 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $398