Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000 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
- Released May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Old Model is Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX3000 was launched 2 months after the A6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX3000 scores versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A6000
| NX3000 | A6000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX3000
| A6000 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6000
| NX3000 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | April 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has external measurements 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A6000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A6000.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-05-26 | 2014-04-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 179 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 images | 360 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | B740 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $897 | $548 |
