Nikon V2 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 6400

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Nikon V2
Samsung NX2000

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Nikon V3 V2 vs V3
General
Model Number:	V2	NX2000
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$899.95	$649.99
Street Price:	$899.95	$679.99
Date Available:	2012-11-30	2013-05-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.1 oz (457 g) includes batteries, kit lens	8.0 oz (228 g)
Size:	4.2 x 3.2 x 1.8 in. (108 x 82 x 46 mm)	4.7 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	20.3
Sensor Format:	1 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.86 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	50	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.2	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	403	908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3072 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.6	8.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p)	1920x1080 (30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	Samsung NX
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	30 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	20 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas	Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.7
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,152,000 dots (384,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	160	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV steps	Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto), Best Moment Capture (Slow View and Smart Photo Selector), Advanced movie, Motion Snapshot; Active D-Lighting, In-camera HDR, Live Image Control.	Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	2-30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	8.0 m / 26.2 ft.
Flash Range Description:	GN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent.	Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Accessory port	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	.SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3 IR remote	Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm)	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.32
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.32
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.31
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.6	8.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	40
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	58.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	40
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	62.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	40
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.07 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.055 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.39 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.055 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	310 shots	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL21	Proprietary BP1130
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or white.	3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink.