Sony DSLR-A230 vs Samsung NX2000

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Sony DSLR-A230 vs Samsung NX2000

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A230 advantages over Samsung NX2000

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$549 vs $650 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

510 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Sony DSLR-A230

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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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 DSLR-A230 test data on DxO Mark

908 vs 531 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
228g vs 725g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1152k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 2.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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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The Competition

Compared to Canon XS

Sony DSLR-A230

Canon XS

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$440
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Canon XS

Samsung NX2000

Canon XS

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$440
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon XS

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Sony DSLR-A230

Sony DSLR-A330

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

$530
APS-C

Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Samsung NX2000

Sony DSLR-A330

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$530
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230

Nikon D3000

$549
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Nikon D3000

Samsung NX2000

Nikon D3000

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Nikon D3000

Compared to Samsung NX210

Sony DSLR-A230

Samsung NX210

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$412
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$412
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony DSLR-A230

Samsung NX3300

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs 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

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