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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was brought out 7 years before the FX3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX3000 grades versus the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony FX3

 NX3000 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX3000

 FX3 NX3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2021May 2014More modern by 82 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k461kSharper display (+979k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX3

 NX3000 FX3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display dimensions

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 against the FX3.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and FX3 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and FX3.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
78
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
57
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
Sony FX3 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (600 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX3 Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (600 shots)
2 card slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX3
 Samsung NX3000Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-05-26 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 759
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 370 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $897 $3,900