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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony S2000

 NX3000 S2000 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2010Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX3000

 S2000 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S2000

 NX3000 S2000 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
34
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $897 $225