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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 11 months prior to the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX3000

 Galaxy NX NX3000 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX3000 Galaxy NX 
RevealedMay 2014June 2013Fresher by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX3000

 Galaxy NX NX3000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the NX3000.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX3000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and NX3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
57
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
68
good battery power (440 CIPA)
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
34
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX3000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2014-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,300 $897