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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Launched May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 16 months after the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX3000 scores versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony NEX-3N

 NX3000 NEX-3N 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2013Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung NX3000

 NEX-3N NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-3N

 NX3000 NEX-3N 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 and the NEX-3N.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and NEX-3N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and NEX-3N.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (480 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
good battery power (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
34
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-05-26 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 25
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 370 images 480 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $897 $399