Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The NX2000 was manufactured 17 months later than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony HX20V
NX2000 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung NX2000
HX20V | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX20V
NX2000 | HX20V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 provides physical 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) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 and the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and HX20V.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $397 |