Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX2000

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Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX2000

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-C3 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

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Differences

Sony NEX-C3 advantages over Samsung NX2000

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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.
NEX-C3 test data on DxO Mark NX2000 test data on DxO Mark

1,083 vs 908 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Sony NEX-C3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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Review Excerpt

Very small body, refined build. Large sensor for good light gathering. Various low-light shooting modes to improve results. HD video mode with real-time autofocus.
Menu-driven interface is sometimes confusing, making quickly finding what you want difficult. Camera may be too small for some.
Read our Sony NEX-C3 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Samsung NX2000 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5N

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX2000

Sony NEX-5N

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX200

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX200

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$600
APS-C

Shoots 60p video
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX200

Compared to Samsung NX210

Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX210

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5R

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Samsung NX2000

Sony NEX-5R

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX3300

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
More dots on screen

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

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