Canon 330 HS vs Samsung NX3000

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Canon 330 HS vs Samsung NX3000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 330 HS Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon 340 HS
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Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Differences

Canon 330 HS advantages over Samsung NX3000

Less expensive
$230 vs $529 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
22 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Faster JPEG shooting
6.2 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon 330 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon 330 HS.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon N

Canon 330 HS

Canon N

$596
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$749
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Canon N

Samsung NX3000

Canon N

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$749
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Nikon S6500

Canon 330 HS

Nikon S6500

$596
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$400
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Nikon S6500

Samsung NX3000

Nikon S6500

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Nikon S6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon 330 HS

Fujifilm X-M1

$596
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Canon 135

Canon 330 HS

Canon 135

$596
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$536
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Canon 135

Samsung NX3000

Canon 135

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$536
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Compared to Canon EOS M3

Canon 330 HS

Canon EOS M3

$596
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 330 HS vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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