Canon S120 vs Samsung NX3000

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Canon S120 vs Samsung NX3000

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon S120 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon S120 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Less expensive
$450 vs $529 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
29 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.30 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.8 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon S120

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.90 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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 230 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps vs 1.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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
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
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 finished our review of the Canon S120, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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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 Fujifilm XF1

Canon S120

Fujifilm XF1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XF1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm XF1

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$460
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Canon S120

Olympus XZ-10

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Hot shoe
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon S120 vs Olympus XZ-10

Samsung NX3000

Olympus XZ-10

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon S120

Fujifilm X-M1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon S120 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 Fujifilm XQ1

Canon S120

Fujifilm XQ1

$449
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S120 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm XQ1

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Canon S120

Canon EOS M3

$449
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon S120 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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