Nikon D3000 vs Samsung NX3000

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Nikon D3000 vs Samsung NX3000

APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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

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Differences

Nikon D3000 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Lens selection
Excellent 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
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

550 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Bigger RAW buffer
6 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Nikon D3000

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
39 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Newer
10 years vs 15 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)
Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in 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

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
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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-A230

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Faster JPEG shooting

$549
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Samsung NX3000

Sony DSLR-A230

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A330

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$530
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Samsung NX3000

Sony DSLR-A330

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$530
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000

Pentax K-r

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Samsung NX3000

Pentax K-r

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Nikon D3000

Samsung NX1100

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX1100

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Nikon D3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3000 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

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