Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV 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 - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
- Later Model is Sony RX100 V
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX3000 was brought out 12 months before the RX100 IV so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX3000 scores vs the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony RX100 IV
NX3000 | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Samsung NX3000
RX100 IV | NX3000 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | May 2014 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 IV
NX3000 | RX100 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the RX100 IV.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and RX100 IV.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX3000 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-05-26 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 16.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.51 lb) | 298 gr (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 280 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $897 | $898 |