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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was launched 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 scores against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W530

 NX2000 W530 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung NX2000

 W530 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W530

 NX2000 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 compared to the W530.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and W530.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony W530
61
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony W530
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W530
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $269