Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty well matched but the NX2000 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX2000 was introduced 5 years before the A7 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX2000 matches up vs the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A7 III
NX2000 | A7 III | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 922k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX2000
A7 III | NX2000 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | November 2013 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7 III
NX2000 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 and the A7 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A7 III is 89 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and A7 III.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 III will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 908 | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 610 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | Two |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $1,998 |