Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX2000 was revealed 2 months earlier than the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX2000 scores against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W800
NX2000 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung NX2000
W800 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W800
NX2000 | W800 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | February 2014 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 versus the W800.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and W800.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX2000 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $599 | $90 |