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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was manufactured 3 years before the NX3000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX20 matches up versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX3000

 NX20 NX3000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX20

 NX3000 NX20 
IntroducedMay 2014April 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX3000

 NX20 NX3000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the NX3000.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX3000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (341g)
does not have image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than others (341 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than others (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
34
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung NX20Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX20 Samsung NX3000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-20 2014-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 B740
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,100 $897