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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was released 6 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z5 scores versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX3000

 Z5 NX3000 
AnnouncedJuly 2020May 2014More recent by 75 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Nikon Z5

 NX3000 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX3000

 Z5 NX3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 against the NX3000.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NX3000 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and NX3000.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX3000
 Nikon Z5Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z5 Samsung NX3000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-20 2014-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c B740
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,399 $897