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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony W330
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W330

 NX3000 W330 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2010More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX3000

 W330 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330

 NX3000 W330 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
78
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
57
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
34
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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