Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980 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
- Announced May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S980, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX3000 was manufactured 5 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX3000 grades against the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony S980
NX3000 | S980 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 65 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung NX3000
S980 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S980
NX3000 | S980 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung NX3000 and Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 against the S980.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and S980 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and S980.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-05-26 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $897 | $300 |