Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 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
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony FX3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony FX3
NX3000 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX3000
FX3 | NX3000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2021 | May 2014 | More modern by 82 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 461k | Sharper display (+979k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX3
NX3000 | FX3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and FX3 is 89 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony FX3 | |
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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 |