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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D3200
  • Successor is Nikon D3400
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon D3300 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was released 2 years after the NX1000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the D3300 grades vs the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Samsung NX1000

 D3300 NX1000 
LaunchedApril 2014April 2012Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Nikon D3300

 NX1000 D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Samsung NX1000

 D3300 NX1000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3300 against the NX1000.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and NX1000 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and NX1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D3300 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer D3300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography information
Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (430g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
lighter than others (430 grams)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
33
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than others (430g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Samsung NX1000
 Nikon D3300Samsung NX1000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D3300 Samsung NX1000
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-21 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Samsung NX
Available lenses 309 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 72
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1385 840
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $388