Samsung NX3300 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Samsung NX3300 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark III Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$550 vs $999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.72 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 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
230g vs 399g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Samsung NX3300

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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
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
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
23 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

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
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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 reviewed the Samsung NX3300.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

$550
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX210

Canon G1X Mark III

Samsung NX210

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

$550
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Canon G1X Mark III

Samsung NX2000

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Samsung NX3300

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$550
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1534
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon EOS M10

Canon G1X Mark III

Canon EOS M10

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm X70

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

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