Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F
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![Samsung NX3000 front Samsung NX3000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX3000/Samsung-NX3000-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB800F front Samsung WB800F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-WB800F.jpg)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F 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
- Announced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
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The NX3000 was launched 17 months after the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX3000 grades vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB800F
NX3000 | WB800F | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX3000
WB800F | NX3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB800F
NX3000 | WB800F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has 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) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 against the WB800F.
![Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX3000-vs-Samsung-WB800F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WB800F is 89 and 92 respectively.
![Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX3000-vs-Samsung-WB800F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and WB800F.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX3000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
![Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX3000-vs-Samsung-WB800F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX3000-vs-Samsung-WB800F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-05-26 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $897 | $300 |