Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(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
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-P3 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P3 grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Samsung NX2000
E-P3 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-P3
NX2000 | E-P3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 614k | Sharper display (+538k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung NX2000
E-P3 | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 versus the NX2000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and NX2000.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 lbs) | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 340 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $599 |