Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5000

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was released about the same time to the a5000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the NX2000 grades versus the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 vs the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.