Sony DSLR-A300 vs Samsung NX3000

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Sony DSLR-A300 vs Samsung NX3000

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A300 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
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Differences

Sony DSLR-A300 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Lens selection
Good 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 Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

730 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Sony DSLR-A300

Less expensive
$529 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Newer
10 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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
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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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Sony DSLR-A300

Sony DSLR-A200

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Bigger JPEG buffer

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Samsung NX3000

Sony DSLR-A200

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$470
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Pentax K2000

Sony DSLR-A300

Pentax K2000

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
More cross-type AF points

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Pentax K2000

Samsung NX3000

Pentax K2000

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A300

Nikon D5000

$563
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Nikon D5000

Samsung NX3000

Nikon D5000

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Nikon D5000

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sony DSLR-A300

Fujifilm X-M1

$563
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 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 Canon EOS M3

Sony DSLR-A300

Canon EOS M3

$563
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSLR-A300 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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