Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A57

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A57, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A57 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was revealed 15 months later than the A57 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX2000 matches up vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the A57.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A57 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A57.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.