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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 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
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was announced 23 months later than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W620

 NX2000 W620 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX2000

 W620 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W620

 NX2000 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 against the W620.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony W620
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony W620
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
61
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
features touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony W620
35
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W620
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 228g (0.50 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $102