Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX1100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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W320
NX2000 | W320 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX2000
W320 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W320
NX2000 | W320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |