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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX3000
(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
  • Released May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was announced 13 months prior to the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX1100 matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX3000

 NX1100 NX3000 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX1100

 NX3000 NX1100 
ReleasedMay 2014April 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX3000

 NX1100 NX3000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 vs the NX3000.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and NX3000.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
57
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (222g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
34
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
34
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung NX1100Samsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1100 Samsung NX3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-11 2014-05-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 B740
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $897