Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
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89 Imaging
62 Features
62 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony a5000
| NX3000 | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX3000
| a5000 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony a5000
| NX3000 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Identical 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).
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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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sony 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 |