Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was introduced 3 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX2000 matches up versus the A55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 and the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A55 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and A55.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.