Samsung NX3000 vs Canon G9X

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Samsung NX3000 vs Canon G9X

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung NX3000 in the real world.
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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G9X Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G9X in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the G9X.
Compare Canon G9X image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G9X conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Succeeded by the Canon G9X Mark II
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Differences

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon G9X

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

370 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G9X advantages over Samsung NX3000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
346k 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
Faster JPEG shooting
6.5 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX3000 Shooter's Report

Smallest 1-inch sensor camera available; Slips in a pants pocket almost unnoticed; Bright lens at wide-angle; Great image quality; Swift 6.5 fps JPEG burst shooting; Intuitive touch-screen control; In-camera Wi-Fi gets images onto your phone easily
Limited 3x zoom range; Tighter wide-angle than competitors; JPEG buffer limited to 10 frames; very slow bracketing / raw burst shooting; Touch-screen menus take lots of tapping; Poor battery life
Read our Canon G9X Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon S110

Samsung NX3000

Canon S110

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon S110

Canon G9X

Canon S110

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G9X vs Canon S110

Compared to 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

Canon G9X

Samsung NX1100

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to 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

Canon G9X

Fujifilm X-M1

$369
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Leica TL

Canon G9X

Leica TL

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Leica TL

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Samsung NX3000

Canon G9X Mark II

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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