Canon T2i vs Samsung NX3000

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Canon T2i vs Samsung NX3000

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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Succeeded by the Canon T3i
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Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Differences

Canon T2i advantages over Samsung NX3000

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 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 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger RAW buffer
6 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon T2i

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$529 vs $900 (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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
39 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
385g vs 736g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

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
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

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Pentax K-7

Samsung NX3000

Pentax K-7

$900
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony A55

Canon T2i

Sony A55

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A55

Samsung NX3000

Sony A55

$900
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$734
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Canon T2i

Sony A33

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A33

Samsung NX3000

Sony A33

$900
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A33

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon T2i

Fujifilm X-M1

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$780
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$900
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$780
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Canon T2i

Leica T (Typ 701)

$692
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
External Mic Jack

$998
APS-C

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T2i vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Samsung NX3000

Leica T (Typ 701)

$900
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$998
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

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