Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX200

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX2000 and the Samsung NX200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Samsung NX2000 was introduced in November 2013 and Samsung NX200 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX2000 over Samsung NX200.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX200 over Samsung NX2000.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Samsung NX2000 has a 3.7" screen with 1,152k dot resolution and Samsung NX200 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung NX2000 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Samsung NX200.

Samsung NX2000 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Samsung NX200 features a 20 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Samsung NX2000 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung NX200 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Samsung NX lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Samsung NX2000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX200 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX2000 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX2000 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX2000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX2000 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots and Samsung NX200 comes with BC1030 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Samsung NX2000 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung NX200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX2000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX200. Samsung NX2000 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Samsung NX200 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Samsung NX2000 and via Accessory hot shoe to Samsung NX200. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Samsung NX2000 body has dimensions of 119 x 65 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.56 x 1.42") and Samsung NX200 body has dimensions of 117 x 63 x 36 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.42"). Samsung NX2000 weighs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz) and Samsung NX200 weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz).

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX200

119 mm

65 mm

117 mm

63 mm

65 mm

63 mm

36 mm

36 mm