Canon 60Da vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 60Da and Samsung NX2000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60Da was brought out 20 months earlier than the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 60Da grades vs the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da has got outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60Da and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 60Da against the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and NX2000 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and NX2000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.