Clicky

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was released 6 years prior to the A6600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the NX2000 grades versus the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A6600

 NX2000 A6600 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung NX2000

 A6600 NX2000 
IntroducedAugust 2019November 2013More recent by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6600

 NX2000 A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A6600.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6600 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6600 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony A6600
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (810 per charge)
has phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony A6600
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A6600
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 21 425
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 503 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 908 1497
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 810 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ1000
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $1,198