Samsung NX2000 vs Sony G3

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony G3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 4 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 matches up against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 versus the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and G3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX2000 will show greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX2000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.