Samsung NX3300 vs Canon SL3

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Samsung NX3300 vs Canon SL3

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3300 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon SL3 Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Canon SL3

Less expensive
$550 vs $699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
39 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon SL3 advantages over Samsung NX3300

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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
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

1070 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 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
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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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 SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

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 SL3

Samsung NX210

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 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 SL3

Samsung NX2000

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Samsung NX2000

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 SL3

Canon EOS M10

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Canon SL2

Samsung NX3300

Canon SL2

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Nikon D3500

Samsung NX3300

Nikon D3500

$550
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

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