Samsung NX200 vs Nikon D3300

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Samsung NX200 vs Nikon D3300

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX200 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX200.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D3300 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon D3300 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the D3300.
Compare Nikon D3300 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D3300 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX300
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Succeeded by the Nikon D3400
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Differences

Samsung NX200 advantages over Nikon D3300

Thinner
36 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon D3300 advantages over Samsung NX200

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 3.6 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D3300 test data on DxO Mark NX200 test data on DxO Mark

1,385 vs 618 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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

700 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Sleek, more professional camera design; faster autofocus system and burst modes; solid performance at high ISOs despite the bump up in megapixels.
Significantly more expensive than previous model; slow buffer clearing with RAW images; with kit lens attached, camera becomes less portable.
Read our Samsung NX200 Review

Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
Read our Nikon D3300 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3

Nikon D3300

Sony NEX-C3

$382
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$559
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

More pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5N

Nikon D3300

Sony NEX-5N

$382
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

More pixels

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R

Nikon D3300

Sony NEX-5R

$382
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony A58

Samsung NX200

Sony A58

$600
APS-C

Thinner
Lighter weight

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58

Nikon D3300

Sony A58

$382
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony A58

Compared to Nikon D5500

Samsung NX200

Nikon D5500

$600
APS-C

Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Nikon D5500

Nikon D3300

Nikon D5500

$382
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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