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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX2000 grades against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A6400

 NX2000 A6400 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX2000

 A6400 NX2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019November 2013More recent by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6400

 NX2000 A6400 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A6400.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A6400 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A6400.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6400 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Sony A6400 Sports photography details
61
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
76
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
87
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6400 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2019-01-15
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 surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 83
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 908 1431
Other
Battery life 340 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $898