Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A58

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured very close to the A58 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX2000 matches up versus the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 vs the A58.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A58.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.