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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 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
  • Launched May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony W290, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was launched 5 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX3000 grades versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W290

 NX3000 W290 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX3000

 W290 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W290

 NX3000 W290 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 against the W290.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX3000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony W290
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony W290
68
lighter than competition (230g)
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
34
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W290
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-05-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
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 modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $897 $230