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Samsung NX3000

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3.8
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User ratings:
36
4.1 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
20
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3.8 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Pros

  • Pairing is also straightforward
  • 4 portrait lenses are just superb
  • the NX3000 is decently sharp

Cons

  • the display has no touch support
  • features only Contrast Detect Auto Focus & is missing Phase Detect Auto Focus
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5472, 3648 px
  • Samsung NX
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Samsung NX3000 - Pros & Cons

Samsung NX3000

Pros

  • Pairing is also straightforward
  • 4 portrait lenses are just superb
  • the NX3000 is decently sharp
  • Sharpness is so good on this camera
  • the camera does extremely well with sharpness and dynamic range
  • NX3000's noise reduction is subtle and refined
  • great performance and a low price
  • good weight and feels sturdy in your hand
  • affordable
  • performs well
  • The lightweight camera is a pleasure to use

Cons

  • the display has no touch support
  • features only Contrast Detect Auto Focus & is missing Phase Detect Auto Focus
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Samsung NX3000 have Touch Screen
  • Does the Samsung NX3000 have Weather Sealing
  • NX cameras
  • Power is a button
  • not a switch
  • brightly-color fabric stretched on wire frames

Samsung NX3000 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5472 x 3648 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung NX3000 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSamsung NX
Maximum aperture3.5
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points35
Filter diameter1.59 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 30
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer optionscustom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight8.11 oz
Width4.62 in
Height2.59 in
Depth1.54 in
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Power
Power source typeUSB
Battery life (CIPA)370
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity2330.0 mAh
Battery recharge time4.5 h
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.8 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HEB
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • PER
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Calm
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Display resolution320 x 480 px
Screen dots460800
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder magnification0.2 x
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsH.264
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialLeather
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage2000.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
Smartphone remote supportyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno

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Samsung NX3000 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (20)

3.8
Based on 20 reviews
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Published: 18.09.2014
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5.0

With high image quality, lots of features and a slim design, the Samsung NX3000 is a cracking deal

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4.5

The Samsung NX3000 is the latest entry level mirrorless camera from Samsung, and features a stylish retro design and a new 16-50mm power zoom lens.

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Published: 17.12.2014
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Published: 14.08.2014
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4.5

The Samsung NX3000 is a well-appointed new entry-level compact system camera. Featuring a 20 megapixel APS-C sensor, full 1080p video, ISO 100-25,600, a 3 flip-up screen, 5fps continuous shooting and Wi-fi / NFC connectivity, all for just £350 / $529, is this the best budget mirrorless camera? Read our Samsung NX3000 review to find out...

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Published: 09.04.2015
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Published: 07.08.2014
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3.0

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Published: 17.10.2014
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The Samsung NX3000 has surprisingly versatile RAW files.

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Published: 11.05.2014
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In their annual update to the NX**** series, Samsung have launched the NX3000 mirrorless hybrid camera. Boasting a 20.3Mp APS-C sensor and a 3.0in ‘flip-up’ LCD screen for the perfect ‘selfie’, is this compact system camera one for the mass market?

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Published: 10.08.2014
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Published: 26.08.2014
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4.3

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Published: 08.05.2014
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Published: 15.08.2014
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3.5

Samsung's NX3000 entry-level mirrorless camera boasts strong image quality and well-implemented Wi-Fi features, but it's a little slow to lock focus.

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