Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
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65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9 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
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX3000 was released 3 years before the A9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 grades against the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A9
NX3000 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX3000
A9 | NX3000 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | May 2014 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 461k | Sharper display (+979k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A9
NX3000 | A9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 features outside 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) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX3000 and the A9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A9 is 89 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and A9.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older NX3000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-05-26 | 2017-04-19 |
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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 693 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 673g (1.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 650 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $897 | $4,498 |