Sony A57 vs Samsung NX2000

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Sony A57 vs Samsung NX2000

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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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 A57 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
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

550 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Sony A57

Less expensive
$650 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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 A57 test data on DxO Mark

908 vs 785 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Samsung NX2000

Nikon D5100

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Samsung NX210

Sony A57

Samsung NX210

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$400
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

Compare Sony A57 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 Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Samsung NX2000

Sony A37

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Samsung NX2000

Pentax K-5 IIs

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony A57

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Sony A57 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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