Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A99
NX2000 | A99 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | December 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX2000
A99 | NX2000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1152k | Sharper display (+77k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A99
NX2000 | A99 | |||
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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).
Look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 |