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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was announced 2 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX3000 grades against the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony NEX-7

 NX3000 NEX-7 
IntroducedMay 2014December 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX3000

 NEX-7 NX3000 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-7

 NX3000 NEX-7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with 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) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the NEX-7.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and NEX-7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Sony NEX-7 Street photography info
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
57
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (430 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (230g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
good battery power (430 per charge)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging factors
34
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
35
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-7
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-05-26 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 25
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 370 shots 430 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $897 $699