Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 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
- Introduced May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX3000 was brought out 4 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX3000 matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W330
NX3000 | W330 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 54 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX3000
W330 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330
NX3000 | W330 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got outside dimensions 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 vs the W330.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and W330.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer NX3000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-05-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $897 | $170 |