Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000
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75 Features
86 Overall
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62 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX3000
| Z5 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 | May 2014 | More recent by 75 months | |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer 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 type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NX3000 is 62 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Samsung 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 |