Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6000
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Updated by Samsung NX3000
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX2000 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the A6000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A6000
| NX2000 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX2000
| A6000 | NX2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6000
| NX2000 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | April 2014 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 offers exterior 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 A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A6000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A6000.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6000 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2014-04-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 21 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 344g (0.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 75 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 908 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $599 | $548 |