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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was launched 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX2000 matches up against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony H50

 NX2000 H50 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung NX2000

 H50 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony H50

 NX2000 H50 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 and the H50.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and H50.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX2000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony H50
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony H50
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony H50
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-30 2009-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $80