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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A57
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A55

 NX2000 A55 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2010Fresher by 40 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k921kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung NX2000

 A55 NX2000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A55

 NX2000 A55 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony A55
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
Sony A55 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
Sony A55 Sports photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
Sony A55 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
Sony A55 Landscape photography details
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Sony A55 Vlogging factors
35
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A55
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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 synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
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 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 908 816
Other
Battery life 340 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $800