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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was launched 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX2000 grades versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W320

 NX2000 W320 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX2000

 W320 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W320

 NX2000 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has outer dimensions 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 compared to the W320.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and W320.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (228g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition (228g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic port
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W320
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-30 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $269