Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VI

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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VI

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

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)
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 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Samsung NX3000

Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.30 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

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

Sony RX100 VI

Samsung NX1100

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI 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

Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-M1

$949
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Samsung NX3000

Panasonic ZS100

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

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

Sony RX100 VI

Leica TL

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Leica TL

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Samsung NX3000

Sony RX100 VII

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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