Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A68

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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A68

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A68 Review.

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Differences

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Sony A68

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 A68 test data on DxO Mark

908 vs 701 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
384k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Sony A68 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

580 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Samsung NX2000 First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A68.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Sony A68

Samsung NX210

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$407
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A68 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Canon T6s

Samsung NX2000

Canon T6s

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon T6s

Sony A68

Canon T6s

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Sony A68

Samsung NX3300

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$691
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Sony A68 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Samsung NX2000

Pentax K-3 II

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Pentax K-3 II

Sony A68

Pentax K-3 II

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon EOS M10

Sony A68

Canon EOS M10

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon EOS M10

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