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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 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
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was launched 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX2000 matches up against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W370

 NX2000 W370 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX2000

 W370 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W370

 NX2000 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 versus the W370.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and W370.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony W370
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
61
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
35
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (228g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W370
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-30 2010-01-07
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $230