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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was released 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX3000 matches up vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony RX100 VA

 NX3000 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX3000

 RX100 VA NX3000 
IntroducedJuly 2018May 2014Fresher by 50 months
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 VA

 NX3000 RX100 VA 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the RX100 VA.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX3000 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
81
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (299g)
no microphone port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-05-26 2018-07-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20MP 20MP
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 315
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
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 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $897 $998