Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W650

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was brought out 23 months after the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX2000 scores against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 compared to the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and W650.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.