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Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replaced the Canon 5D
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIII
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 5D MII versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the 5D MII (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MII was introduced 5 years before the NX2000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 5D MII matches up vs the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Samsung NX2000

 5D MII NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon 5D MII

 NX2000 5D MII 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Samsung NX2000

 5D MII NX2000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MII has physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII versus the NX2000.

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and NX2000 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and NX2000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MII will produce extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MII
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather sealing
decent MP (21MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MII
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
29
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (228g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Canon 5D MII vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Samsung NX2000
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IISamsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark II Samsung NX2000
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-13 2013-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5616 x 3744 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 250 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 75
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1815 908
Other
Battery life 850 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,190 $599