Sony A55 vs Samsung NX2000

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Sony A55 vs Samsung NX2000

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A55 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

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Differences

Sony A55 advantages over Samsung NX2000

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
9.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Sony A55

Less expensive
$650 vs $850 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX2000 test data on DxO Mark A55 test data on DxO Mark

908 vs 818 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon T2i

Sony A55

Canon T2i

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A55 vs Canon T2i

Samsung NX2000

Canon T2i

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A55

Sony A33

$734
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$540
APS-C

Compare Sony A55 vs Sony A33

Samsung NX2000

Sony A33

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A55

Sony A35

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony A55 vs Sony A35

Samsung NX2000

Sony A35

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A35

Compared to Samsung NX210

Sony A55

Samsung NX210

$734
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A55 vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony A55

Samsung NX3300

$734
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

Compare Sony A55 vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$550
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

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