Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched August 2019
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX3000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX3000 scores vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A6100
NX3000 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX3000
A6100 | NX3000 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | May 2014 | More modern by 64 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6100
NX3000 | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 and the A6100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and A6100.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6100 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-05-26 | 2019-08-28 |
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 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 425 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 420 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $897 | $748 |