Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced July 2018
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX2000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX2000 scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony RX100 VA
NX2000 | RX100 VA | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX2000
RX100 VA | NX2000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | November 2013 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1152k | Crisper display (+77k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 VA
NX2000 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 against the RX100 VA.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and RX100 VA.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The NX2000 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older NX2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2018-07-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $998 |