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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was revealed 4 years after the W380 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX3000 scores versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W380

 NX3000 W380 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2010Newer by 54 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX3000

 W380 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W380

 NX3000 W380 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 and the W380.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and W380.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger NX3000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sony W380
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (230g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
57
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (230g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W380
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $897 $44