Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100
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62 Features
68 Overall
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              89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX1100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
(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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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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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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony a5100
| NX2000 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | 
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 922k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | 
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX2000
| a5100 | NX2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | November 2013 | More modern by 8 months | 
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.
 
          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.
 
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        Samsung NX2000 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Samsung NX2000 | Sony 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 | 


