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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was unveiled 3 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony NEX-3

 NX2000 NEX-3 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k920kClearer display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX2000

 NEX-3 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-3

 NX2000 NEX-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 against the NEX-3.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NEX-3 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and NEX-3.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3 Street photography information
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
27
features face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.50 lbs) 297 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 68
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.0
DXO Low light score 908 830
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $0