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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was released 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX2000 grades versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A65

 NX2000 A65 
RevealedNovember 2013November 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung NX2000

 A65 NX2000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A65

 NX2000 A65 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 provides 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 against the A65.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A65.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony A65
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
61
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony A65
72
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A65
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-30 2011-11-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 622g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 908 717
Other
Battery life 340 photos 560 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $700