Canon T4i vs Samsung NX2000

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Canon T4i vs Samsung NX2000

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Differences

Canon T4i advantages over Samsung NX2000

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 77 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Canon T4i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX2000 test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

908 vs 722 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Kit with 20-50mm and 50-200mm Lenses

Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Samsung NX2000

Canon T5i

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$579
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Samsung NX2000

Canon T3i

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon T3i

Compared to Samsung NX210

Canon T4i

Samsung NX210

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$408
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$408
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Samsung NX2000

Pentax K-30

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Samsung NX2000

Pentax K-5 II

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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