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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A700
  • New Model is Sony A77 II
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was released 2 years later than the A77 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX2000 matches up vs the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A77

 NX2000 A77 
LaunchedNovember 2013October 2011More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung NX2000

 A77 NX2000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A77

 NX2000 A77 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 offers 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) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 compared to the A77.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony A77
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony A77
61
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
Sony A77 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (470 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
Sony A77 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A77
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A77
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-11-30 2011-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size 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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 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 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.2
DXO Low light rating 908 801
Other
Battery life 340 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $900