Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Older Model is Sony RX100
- New Model is Sony RX100 III

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The NX2000 was brought out 6 months later than the RX100 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX2000 scores against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony RX100 II
NX2000 | RX100 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX2000
RX100 II | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1152k | Crisper screen (+77k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 II
NX2000 | RX100 II | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 has got external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 compared to the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and RX100 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX2000 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 281g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 908 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 350 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $598 |