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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Sony W800
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W800

 NX2000 W800 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung NX2000

 W800 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W800

 NX2000 W800 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony W800
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony W800
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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