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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 9 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX3000 scores versus the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony FX30

 NX3000 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX3000

 FX30 NX3000 
ReleasedSeptember 2022May 2014More recent by 101 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k461kClearer display (+1899k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX30

 NX3000 FX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 vs the FX30.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and FX30 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and FX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony FX30 to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
Sony FX30 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
83
focusing manually
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
Sony FX30 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than average (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (230g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery life (570 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX30 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than average (646g)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX3000Sony FX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-05-26 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 759
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE 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 HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
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 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 570 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $897 $1,800