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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was launched very close to the NX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX2000 scores vs the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX30

 NX2000 NX30 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1036kSharper screen (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX30 NX2000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX30

 NX2000 NX30 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 offers external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 vs the NX30.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and NX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
features focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
35
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX30
 Samsung NX2000Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX2000 Samsung NX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 247
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 77
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 908 1014
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP1410
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $699