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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was brought out 5 months later than the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX3000 grades against the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A7

 NX3000 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung NX3000

 A7 NX3000 
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A7

 NX3000 A7 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A7.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A7.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 Sports photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony A7
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
36
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony A7
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-05-26 2014-01-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 117
Cross type focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 474 grams (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 370 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $897 $798