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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was revealed 3 years later than the W380 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX2000 scores versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W380

 NX2000 W380 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX2000

 W380 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W380

 NX2000 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 against the W380.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and W380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX2000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony W380
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
72
lighter than others (228 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W380
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $44