• APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon 20D advantages over Samsung NX3000

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.42 vs 4.29 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~0.25 vs 2.0 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 700 vs 370 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.30 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    31 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon 20D

  • Less expensive
    $529 vs $1499 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 71 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    10 years vs 20 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 118k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 8.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Canon 20D
Samsung NX1000
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX1000
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher-res screen

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Canon 20D
Samsung NX1100
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX1100
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher-res screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon 20D
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Sony A6000

Canon 20D
Sony A6000
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $548
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
Samsung NX3000
Sony A6000
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $548
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Leica TL

Canon 20D
Leica TL
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung NX3000
Leica TL
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Internal flash
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