Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was revealed 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 grades vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 offers outside dimensions 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 NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 and the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.