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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX200 was launched 3 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX200 matches up versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX3000

 NX200 NX3000 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX200

 NX3000 NX200 
RevealedMay 2014February 2012More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX3000

 NX200 NX3000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX200 versus the NX3000.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and NX3000.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged NX200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
55
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (223g)
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
34
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
34
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung NX200Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-28 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $818 $897