Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was revealed 4 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 grades against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 and the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and S2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.