Nikon D3000 vs Samsung NX2000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D3000 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3000 was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D3000 scores vs the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3000 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 offers outer dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D3000 compared to the NX2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and NX2000.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to result in more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.