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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured 4 months after the A3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 scores vs the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A3000

 NX2000 A3000 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX2000

 A3000 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A3000

 NX2000 A3000 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 and the A3000.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A3000 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
Sony A3000 Travel photography information
72
lighter than others (228g)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (228g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
26
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A3000
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.8
DXO Low light rating 908 1068
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $398