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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was released 2 years after the A35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 grades against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A35

 NX2000 A35 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2011More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX2000

 A35 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A35

 NX2000 A35 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 offers outer 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 A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 vs the A35.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and A35.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
61
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than average (415g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average (415 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A35
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-30 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 908 763
Other
Battery life 340 images 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $598