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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was unveiled 10 months later than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX3000 matches up vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony NEX-5T

 NX3000 NEX-5T 
IntroducedMay 2014August 2013Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung NX3000

 NEX-5T NX3000 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-5T

 NX3000 NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 and the NEX-5T.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX3000 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
57
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
77
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
34
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-05-26 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 99
Cross focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 370 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $897 $400