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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX2000 scores against the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A7R III

 NX2000 A7R III 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung NX2000

 A7R III NX2000 
IntroducedOctober 2017November 2013More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1152kSharper screen (+288k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7R III

 NX2000 A7R III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has physical 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) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 against the A7R III.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and A7R III is 89 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will show greater detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
Sony A7R III Sports photography features
61
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Sony A7R III Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count great (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony A7R III Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2017-10-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 657g (1.45 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 rating 75 100
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 14.7
DXO Low light rating 908 3523
Other
Battery life 340 images 650 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $599 $2,800