Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 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- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W290, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX2000 was launched 4 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX2000 scores against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W290
NX2000 | W290 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months | |
Display size | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX2000
W290 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W290
NX2000 | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 against the W290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and W290.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $599 | $230 |