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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Sony RX100 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony RX100 II

 NX2000 RX100 II 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX2000

 RX100 II NX2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1152kCrisper screen (+77k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 II

 NX2000 RX100 II 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2013Same 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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
70
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Sports photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 II Vlogging details
35
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
37
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
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