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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX100 was revealed 3 years prior to the A3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX100 scores against the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A3000

 NX100 A3000 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX100

 A3000 NX100 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A3000

 NX100 A3000 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 and the A3000.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and A3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A3000 to deliver more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony A3000
76
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery pack (420 per charge)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (411 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony A3000
31
has image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
26
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A3000
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-14 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe Engine BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology VGA AMOLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.8
DXO Low light rating 563 1068
Other
Battery life 420 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $386 $398