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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(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
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was revealed 12 months later than the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony TF1

 NX3000 TF1 
AnnouncedMay 2014June 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX3000

 TF1 NX3000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TF1

 NX3000 TF1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 compared to the TF1.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and TF1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX3000 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger NX3000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
good MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather sealing
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2014-05-26 2013-06-21
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $897 $266