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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Old Model is Sony a5000
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was announced 8 months earlier than the a5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX2000 scores vs the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony a5100

 NX2000 a5100 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX2000

 a5100 NX2000 
IntroducedAugust 2014November 2013More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony a5100

 NX2000 a5100 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outer dimensions 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 a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX2000 vs the a5100.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and a5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony a5100 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony a5100 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony a5100
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
82
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
Sony a5100 Sports photography factors
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony a5100 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
80
great battery (400 per charge)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony a5100
35
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
34
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony a5100
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha a5100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2014-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 179
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 80
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 908 1347
Other
Battery life 340 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $448