Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX100
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX100 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
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
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The following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") possess different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe NX2000 was launched 3 months after the QX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX2000 grades versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony QX100
| NX2000 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.7" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+1152k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung NX2000
| QX100 | NX2000 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony QX100
| NX2000 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | September 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX2000 vs the QX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and QX100.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
| Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Released | 2013-11-30 | 2013-09-05 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.7 inches | - |
| Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
| 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $599 | $268 |