Samsung NX5 vs Sony A3000
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched August 2013
- New Model is Sony a3500
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Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX5 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX5 was manufactured 4 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 grades versus the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A3000
| NX5 | A3000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung NX5
| A3000 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A3000
| NX5 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX5 vs the A3000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A3000 is 80 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and A3000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A3000 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIM Engine | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 411g (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 470 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $398 |
