Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000
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76 Overall
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Announced February 2015
- Renewed by Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe M3 was revealed 15 months after the NX2000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the M3 matches up vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Samsung NX2000
| M3 | NX2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | November 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon M3
| NX2000 | M3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Samsung NX2000
| M3 | NX2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 has outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M3 versus the NX2000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and NX2000.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger M3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Samsung NX2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon EOS M3 | Samsung NX2000 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-11-30 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.2fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 366 gr (0.81 lb) | 228 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 1169 | 908 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $481 | $599 |
