Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX11
(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
- Introduced May 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX10 was released 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX10 scores against the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX3000
NX10 | NX3000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX10
NX3000 | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | April 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000
NX10 | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX10 against the NX3000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and NX3000 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and NX3000.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-04-07 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 370 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $626 | $897 |