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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX210 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX210 was announced 12 months before the A3000 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX210 matches up against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A3000

 NX210 A3000 
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX210

 A3000 NX210 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A3000

 NX210 A3000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements 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, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the A3000.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and A3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Sony A3000 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony A3000
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
60
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
great battery (470 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (411g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
34
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
26
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (411g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A3000
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-14 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.8
DXO Low light score 719 1068
Other
Battery life 330 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $625 $398