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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300 was launched 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX300 grades vs the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony NEX-3

 NX300 NEX-3 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2010Newer by 43 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX300

 NEX-3 NX300 
Display resolution920k768kSharper display (+152k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-3

 NX300 NEX-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300 and the NEX-3.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and NEX-3 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern NX300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
52
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
67
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
good megapixels (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
27
supports face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-24 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 768 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 331 gr (0.73 lb) 297 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 68
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.0
DXO Low light rating 942 830
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $750 $0