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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A65, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was unveiled 2 years after the A65 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX3000 grades vs the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A65

 NX3000 A65 
ReleasedMay 2014November 2011More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung NX3000

 A65 NX3000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A65

 NX3000 A65 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior 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) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 vs the A65.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A65.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sony A65
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (230g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony A65 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony A65
 Samsung NX3000Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony SLT-A65
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-05-26 2011-11-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 560 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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