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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300 was introduced 3 months later than the A3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX300 scores against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A3000

 NX300 A3000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX300

 A3000 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A3000

 NX300 A3000 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 has external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 and the A3000.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and A3000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography details
Sony A3000 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography information
Sony A3000 Travel photography information
67
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
great battery power (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300
Vlogging with Sony A3000
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
26
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A3000
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-24 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV 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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 768k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.8
DXO Low light score 942 1068
Other
Battery life 330 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $398