Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX3000 is Samsung's Entry-Level Mirrorless camera initially introduced on May of 2014. The camera has a 20MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a max resolution of 5472 x 3648.

Samsung introduced this camera in an effort to update the older Samsung NX2000 (Read Full Comparison)

The NX3000 is rated #49 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras & overall #281 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. You should try our Advanced camera filter to get camera ratings based on your customized criteria.

Below is a chart of multiple factors used in the rating system.

The Samsung NX3000 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can view the detailed list underneath.

You can view the NX3000 from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a shortlist of good and bad points of the Samsung NX3000 based on criterias which are typically considered useful in a camera.

The specification of the sensor in the Samsung NX3000 is 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 369 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 5472 x 3648 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor has 20 megapixels and has a native ISO range of 100 - 25600. RAW photos are saved so the user has more room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath displays the NX3000's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The NX3000 sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is showcased in green.

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To get an understanding of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Samsung NX3000 weighs around 0.51 pounds (230 gr / 8.11 oz) & the overall size of the camera is 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5"). The weight of typical Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 gr so the Samsung NX3000 is less heavy than other rivals.

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Underneath is a shot of the Samsung NX3000 with a soda so you're able to get a sense of its size.

The top view under will provide the button layout on the NX3000.

The NX3000 works with the Samsung NX mount and has 34 lenses currently available. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our collection that will fit the NX3000.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samsung NX 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA60mmf/2.8 389g

Rokinon 85mm F1.485mmf/1.4 539g

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Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS12mmf/2.0 260g

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro100mmf/2.8720g

Samsung NX 16mm F2.4 Pancake16mmf/2.4 90g

Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical14mmf/2.8 552g

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Samsung NX 45mm F1.8 2D3D45mmf/1.8 115g

The NX3000 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• NFC Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You can copy photos and sometimes adjust settings with no need to connect directly with the camera.

Certain apps also enable a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not near the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external monitor. A good number of cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack using the USB socket.

The max video quality in the Samsung NX3000 is 1920 x 1080 and you can save in H.264 format. 1080p quality offers a decent balance between quality vs file size but 1080p is not going to give you any room to crop. The body does not have a microphone and headphone socket so you get zero control over the audio. It is perhaps best to buy an alternative model should you need decent audio for your video clips.

Samsung NX3000 does not have environment sealing so damp conditions can damage the camera.

The Samsung NX3000 has a 3 inch tilting display screen with a resolution of 461 thousand dots.

Please note that the display has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder details for Samsung NX3000 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

For sunny outdoor conditions that make the camera displays washed out and tough to see, viewfinders are quite valuable.

Samsung NX3000 has the capability to shoot continuously at 5.0 frames/s. The max shutter speed is 1/4000s.

Samsung NX3000 features external flash support but is without inbuilt flash.

Samsung NX3000 features only Contrast Detect Auto Focus & is missing Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is more snappier & accurate than Contrast Detect focusing. The camera has Face detect making it helpful for people photography.

The Sensor has 35 focus points to select from. It also comes with Tracking Auto Focus for moving subjects. Samsung NX3000 has the ability to use manual focus in case it is required during low light or you need to have more precise control on focus.

The battery pack (B740) on the Samsung NX3000 is built to last for 370 clicks with respect to the CIPA standards which is about average when compared to it's rivals. The usual Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 has got the maximum (750) battery life within this type of cameras.

Here is a collection of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
NX3000 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
NX3000 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
NX3000 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
NX3000 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
NX3000 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following illustration displays a rundown of the Samsung NX3000 for specific forms of photography. To see more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Samsung NX3000 receives a rating of 77 which is very high, meaning that it is a great pick for portrait photography. Photographing portraits favors heavily to sensor dimensions, support for RAW files together with the option to work with external lighting.

Getting a superb rating of 81, the Samsung NX3000 is a terrific choice to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera features a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A modest sports photography points total of 56 indicates the Samsung NX3000 is fairly suitable for shooting sports. A camera needs very good tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is super important when choosing a travel camera. All things considered, the Samsung NX3000 gets a above average 68 as a travel camera which is a fine option to buy for your journeys.

In case you're looking to choose a digital camera for landscape photos, the most important factor will be image quality. The Samsung NX3000 with it's nice grade of 72 as a landscape camera is a fine choice within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should posses a articulating display, mic input and ideally IBIS. Considering every thing, the Samsung NX3000 is simply not appropriate for vlogging as it delivers a terrible score of 34.

If you are trying to find alternatives to the NX3000, below is a selection of the top scored cameras which fall within the category of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The diagram below will give you an overview of the NX3000 vs it's highest scored competitors listed earlier.

Following are additional cameras you might consider as alternatives. To read through a thorough comparison, go to the "compare" link.