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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX2000 grades versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A6100

 NX2000 A6100 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k922kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX2000

 A6100 NX2000 
LaunchedAugust 2019November 2013More recent by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6100

 NX2000 A6100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 features physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 vs the A6100.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A6100.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6100 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older NX2000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6100 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony A6100
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
61
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
75
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
86
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6100 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6100
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $748