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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX2000 scores versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony RX100 VII

 NX2000 RX100 VII 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k921kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung NX2000

 RX100 VII NX2000 
IntroducedJuly 2019November 2013More modern by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 VII

 NX2000 RX100 VII 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 versus the RX100 VII.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The NX2000 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged NX2000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery (260 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging info
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
81
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-30 2019-07-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 908 418
Other
Battery life 340 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $599 $1,298