The Samsung NX2000 is a 20.3 MP APS-C mirrorless camera with a large touchscreen, from Samsung’s discontinued NX system. Drop an SRW RAW file into ShutterCount to read its actuation count — here’s what to expect and how to evaluate a used NX2000.
Check Shutter Count →Released in June 2013, the Samsung NX2000 was positioned as a stylish mid-range option in the NX lineup. Its defining feature was an unusually large 3.7″ touchscreen that occupied almost the entire back panel, giving it a smartphone-inspired look and feel. It shared the 20.3 MP BSI-CMOS sensor found across the NX range.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung NX2000 | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX1000 (predecessor) | 2012 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX300 (sibling) | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
exiftool -Samsung:ShutterCount yourfile.SRW| Actuation Count | % of Est. Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new |
| 5,000 – 20,000 | 5 – 20 % | Low use |
| 20,000 – 60,000 | 20 – 60 % | Moderate use |
| 60,000 – 85,000 | 60 – 85 % | High use — negotiate price |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past estimated limit |
Because Samsung no longer supports the NX system, shutter replacement for a high-count NX2000 is impractical. Prioritise low-count copies and inspect the shutter curtain in person.
The NX2000 stood out in the 2013 APS-C mirrorless market for its smartphone-inspired design language:
Samsung did not publish an official rating. The estimated shutter life is ~100,000 actuations, based on comparable APS-C mirrorless cameras of the same era.
Yes, if your firmware embeds the counter. Drop the SRW file into shuttercount.app. If no count appears, try ExifTool with the Samsung-specific MakerNote tag.
The NX300 (released simultaneously in 2013) added a tilting touchscreen, built-in flash, and 3D photo mode via the NX 45mm f/1.8 2D/3D lens. The NX2000 had a flat fixed screen but a slightly simpler, more consumer-friendly interface. Both shared the same 20.3 MP sensor.
The NX system produces excellent images from its APS-C sensor, but the lack of new lenses, accessories, or firmware updates limits its practical longevity. It works well as a budget entry into interchangeable-lens photography for those with access to existing NX lenses.