Samsung NX2000 vs Sony FX3

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was revealed 8 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX2000 grades versus the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony FX3. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the FX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and FX3 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and FX3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.