Samsung NX2000 vs Canon SL3

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Samsung NX2000 vs Canon SL3

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon SL3 Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Canon SL3

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.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
35 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SL3 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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

1070 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
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
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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 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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Review Excerpt

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

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Canon SL3

Samsung NX210

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$550
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon SL3

Samsung NX3300

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon EOS M10

Canon SL3

Canon EOS M10

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Canon SL2

Samsung NX2000

Canon SL2

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Nikon D3500

Samsung NX2000

Nikon D3500

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

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