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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 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
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony A450
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A450

 NX3000 A450 
RevealedMay 2014January 2010Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung NX3000

 A450 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A450

 NX3000 A450 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A450 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (230 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony A450
68
lighter than others (230g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Sony A450 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
34
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (230 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony A450
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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