- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Samsung NX3000
NX3000 vs NX3300 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-WX9 | NX3300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $199.99 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $174.99 | $690.99 |
Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2015-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
4.9 oz
(139 g)
includes batteries |
8.1 oz (230 g) |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (95 x 56 x 20 mm) |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (117 x 66 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Samsung |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p/25p) 640x480 (120p) 320x120 (120p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Samsung NX |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 125mm | 30 - 75mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 22.5mm | 20 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.6 or f/8 (wide) / f/6.3 or ? (tele); 2-step with ND filter | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 36x Smart Zoom | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spot | Contrast Detection: 1 point (Free selection), Multi: Normal 21 points, Closeup 35 points; Face Detection: Max.10 faces; Object Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR | Scene: Panorama, Beauty Face (advanced), Best Face, Kids Shot, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Food, Party/Indoor; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Soft Focus, Sketch, Fish Eye; Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3); Smart Range+; HDR |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.05 - 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 2.2m (T) | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: | 19.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD),USB, DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.93 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 13 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.39 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.014 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | 370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | Proprietary BP740 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP740 lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3 , PMP Portable | iLauncher, Samsung RAW Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance; 5x 24m wide angle bright lens Fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel; Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and movies; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes. Backlight Correction HDR enables crisp details in difficult lighting; Background Defocus highlights your subject like a DSLR. Available in black, silver and red. | Available in the US in black or white. |