• APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Samsung NX3300

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 30 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Sony NEX-5T

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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 NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T
Sony NEX-3N
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX3300
Sony NEX-3N
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Hot shoe
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T
Samsung NX1100
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX3300
Samsung NX1100
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sony NEX-5T
Samsung NX2000
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300
Samsung NX2000
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T
Sony A5000
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A5000

Samsung NX3300
Sony A5000
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Hot shoe
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Sony NEX-5T
Canon EOS M10
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300
Canon EOS M10
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon EOS M10

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