Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W530

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.