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Samsung NX3300
NX3000 vs NX3300
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Model Number: |
NEX-C3 |
NX3000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$529.00 |
Street Price: |
$559.47 |
$949.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-08-01 |
2014-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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13.6 oz
(385 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(110 x
60 x
33 mm)
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4.6 x
2.6 x
1.5 in.
(117 x
66 x
39 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Samsung |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.76 microns |
4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
73 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,083 |
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Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 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, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.5 |
5.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
320x240 (30p/25p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Samsung NX |
Lens: |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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24 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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16 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.13x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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24 cm to Infinity
9.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
43.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
Contrast Detection: 1point (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: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
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
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
49-zone Multi-segment, 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 Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama |
Scene: Panorama, Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Kids, Food, Party/Indoor; Smart Filter: Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, Fish Eye; Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3); Smart Range+; HDR |
Self Timer: |
2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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8.0 m /
26.2 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
.SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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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: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal |
HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.97 |
0.69 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.94 |
1.31 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
5 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.34 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.5 |
5.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.43 seconds |
0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.42 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.226 seconds |
0.107 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.43 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.114 seconds |
0.098 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.302s |
Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.6 seconds |
4.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary BP740 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP740 lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5, Samsung DNG Converter |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink. |
Flip-up LCD, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC (Smart Camera 3.0): AutoShare, Remote Viewfinder Pro (Full manual Control), Mobile Link (Group Share up to 4 people), Photo Beam (Play back), Auto Backup, Samsung Link(TV Link, Home Monitor. Bundled with SEF8A external flash, Adobe Lightroom 5. Available in black, brown or white. |