Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 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
- Introduced May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX3000 was announced 4 years after the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A450
NX3000 | A450 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 54 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung NX3000
A450 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A450
NX3000 | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A450.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A450 is 89 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and A450.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-05-26 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 1050 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $897 | $1,241 |