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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 4 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX2000 scores versus the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony RX10 IV

 NX2000 RX10 IV 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung NX2000

 RX10 IV NX2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2017November 2013Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1152kClearer screen (+288k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX10 IV

 NX2000 RX10 IV 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX2000 and the RX10 IV.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and RX10 IV is 89 and 52 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The NX2000 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older NX2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
Sony RX10 IV Street photography info
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
more heavy than average in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography details
61
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (1,095g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging features
35
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
29
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,095g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-30 2017-09-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 315
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 1095 gr (2.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $1,698