Samsung NX3000 vs Canon 360 HS

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Samsung NX3000 vs Canon 360 HS

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon 360 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.19 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 180 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in 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
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 360 HS advantages over Samsung NX3000

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
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.2 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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 finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX3000 Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Canon 360 HS.
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The Competition

Compared to 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

Canon 360 HS

Fujifilm X-M1

$284
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Sony A6000

Samsung NX3000

Sony A6000

$950
APS-C

Slow-motion videos

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000

Canon 360 HS

Sony A6000

$284
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Sony A6000

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Samsung NX3000

Canon 170 IS

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$371
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon 170 IS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 170 IS

$284
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$371
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Samsung NX3000

Canon 350 HS

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

$284
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$209
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M3

Canon 360 HS

Canon EOS M3

$284
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon EOS M3

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