Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S
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63 Features
62 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S 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
- Released May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX3000 was announced 2 months later than the A7S and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX3000 scores vs the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A7S
NX3000 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung NX3000
A7S | NX3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A7S
NX3000 | A7S | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | April 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 vs the A7S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A7S is 89 and 77 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A7S.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-05-26 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 489 gr (1.08 pounds) |
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 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 360 shots |
Battery type | 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $897 | $1,998 |