Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
62
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(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
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was manufactured 3 years before the NX3000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX20 matches up versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX3000
NX20 | NX3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX20
NX3000 | NX20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | May 2014 | April 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX3000
NX20 | NX3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the NX3000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX3000 is 83 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and NX3000.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung NX3000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 370 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,100 | $897 |