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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was introduced 5 months earlier than the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX2000 scores vs the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX3000

 NX2000 NX3000 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX3000 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX3000

 NX2000 NX3000 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 versus the NX3000.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and NX3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (228 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung NX2000Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX2000 Samsung NX3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 B740
Self timer - Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $897