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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A99, one is 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 A99 (24MP) is very similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was revealed 12 months after the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX2000 grades versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A99

 NX2000 A99 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2012Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX2000

 A99 NX2000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k1152kSharper display (+77k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A99

 NX2000 A99 
Focus manually More exact focus

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 versus the A99.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and A99.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
61
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
60
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
Sony A99 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A99 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
76
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A99
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A99
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-11-30 2012-12-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 14.0
DXO Low light rating 908 1555
Other
Battery life 340 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $599 $1,998