Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A7 III
NX3000 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX3000
A7 III | NX3000 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | May 2014 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A7 III
NX3000 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A7 III is 89 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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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 |