Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX3000 was brought out 4 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX3000 matches up vs the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX5
| NX3000 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2014 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX3000
| NX5 | NX3000 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5
| NX3000 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 compared to the NX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and NX5.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX3000 to resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung NX3000 | Samsung NX5 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-05-26 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 32 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| 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 | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | B740 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $897 | $499 |
