Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

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.

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

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.