Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Later Model is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX1000 was announced 23 months later than the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1000 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony NEX-3
| NX1000 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX1000
| NEX-3 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-3
| NX1000 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX1000 vs the NEX-3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and NEX-3.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX1000 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-04-19 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 222g (0.49 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 840 | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $388 | $0 |