Samsung NX1 vs Sony A3000
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Replacement is Sony a3500
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Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX1 was launched 13 months later than the A3000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1 scores vs the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A3000
| NX1 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX1
| A3000 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A3000
| NX1 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 features physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 against the A3000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and A3000 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and A3000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash options | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.265 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 83 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 1068 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1900 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $1,500 | $398 |