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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony A7 III
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A7 III

 NX2000 A7 III 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k922kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX2000

 A7 III NX2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7 III

 NX2000 A7 III 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (610 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 III Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
73
good battery (610 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 III Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 III Vlogging highlights
35
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha A7 III
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