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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was revealed 4 months later than the W800 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 grades versus the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony W800

 NX3000 W800 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung NX3000

 W800 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W800

 NX3000 W800 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2014Similar generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 against the W800.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and W800.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX3000 has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sony W800
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony W800
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (230g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony W800
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2014-02-13
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $897 $90