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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was unveiled 4 months prior to the A3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX1100 grades versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A3000

 NX1100 A3000 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX1100

 A3000 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A3000

 NX1100 A3000 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has got physical dimensions 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 Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 compared to the A3000.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery power (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (411g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sony A3000
34
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
26
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A3000
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-11 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.8
DXO Low light rating 852 1068
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $398