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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was introduced 4 years before the A7 III and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX3000 matches up against the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A7 III

 NX3000 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX3000

 A7 III NX3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2014More recent by 45 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A7 III

 NX3000 A7 III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outside 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 Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 versus the A7 III.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A7 III is 89 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A7 III.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 III will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 III Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sony A7 III
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 III Sports photography highlights
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (610 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
68
lighter than competition (230g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
73
great battery pack (610 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-05-26 2018-02-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 693
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 610 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $897 $1,998