- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX3000
NX3000 vs NX3300 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A200 | NX3300 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $469.99 | $690.99 |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-01 | 2015-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
22.0 oz
(625 g)
includes batteries |
8.1 oz (230 g) |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
2.8 in. (133 x 95 x 71 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: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 521 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
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, RAW | JPEG, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p/25p) 640x480 (120p) 320x120 (120p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Other | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 30 - 75mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 20 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 2.50x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF | 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: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x magnification | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 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: | 12.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature/Color filter, Custom | 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: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | 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 or 10 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | 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: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote, DC input | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
| 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): | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 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): | 0.19 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.180 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.20 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.088 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 750 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary BP740 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | iLauncher, Samsung RAW Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot in-camera Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, D-Range Optimizer, Eye-Start Autofocus System. Improvements over A100 include: Maximum ISO of 3200 (up from 1600), 2.7" LCD (up from 2.5"), 1.7x faster auto focus speed, auto pop-up flash (vs manual release), PhotoTV HD Viewing (requires output via supplied Sony USB connector cable with select Sony BRAVIA HDTV). MSRP is US$600 bundled with DT 18-70mm 70mm f3.5-5.6 lens, or $800 bundled with both the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 and 75�300mm f4.5-5.6 lenses. | Available in the US in black or white. |
