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Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
Samsung NX2000
(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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SL2 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SL2 was released 3 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL2 scores against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Samsung NX2000

 SL2 NX2000 
LaunchedJune 2017November 2013More recent by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon SL2

 NX2000 SL2 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Samsung NX2000

 SL2 NX2000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SL2 versus Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the NX2000.

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and NX2000 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and NX2000.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SL2 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography features
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
82
great battery (650 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon SL2 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Samsung NX2000
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Samsung NX2000
Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-06-29 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 21
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Samsung NX
Total lenses 326 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 228g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 75
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1041 908
Other
Battery life 650 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $599