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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Successor is Sony a5100
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was brought out 5 months later than the a5000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX3000 scores against the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony a5000

 NX3000 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX3000

 a5000 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony a5000

 NX3000 a5000 
RevealedMay 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has exterior 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 a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 and the a5000.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and a5000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
Sony a5000 Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
Sony a5000 Sports photography factors
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
59
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony a5000
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
78
great battery pack (420 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony a5000
34
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic support
32
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony a5000
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha a5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-05-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 25
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 370 photos 420 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $897 $448