Samsung NX2000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX2000 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II, 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II was introduced in October 2015. 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II 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" Fixed screen with 1,152k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. 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.

Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung NX2000.

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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II features a 42.4 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 50 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 7952 x 5304 resolution.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4 GHz on Samsung NX2000) 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

Cameras have 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. Samsung NX2000 has an HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX2000 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.

External Storage Slots

Samsung NX2000 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX2000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. Samsung NX2000 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II can shoot continuously up to 5.0 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 Shoe Mount to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Samsung NX2000 and 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II.

Samsung NX2000 body has dimensions of 119 x 65 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.56 x 1.42") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83"). Samsung NX2000 weighs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz).

Samsung NX2000

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

119 mm

65 mm

113 mm

65 mm

65 mm

65 mm

36 mm

72 mm