Samsung NX3300 vs Nikon D5600

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Samsung NX3300 vs Nikon D5600

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3300 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D5600 Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Nikon D5600

Less expensive
$400 vs $897
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
39 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D5600 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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

970 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
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
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
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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
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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Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
Read our Nikon D5600 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

$400
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX210

Nikon D5600

Samsung NX210

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

$400
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Nikon D5600

Samsung NX2000

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon EOS M10

Nikon D5600

Canon EOS M10

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Pentax KP

Samsung NX3300

Pentax KP

$400
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon SL2

Samsung NX3300

Canon SL2

$400
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon SL2

Nikon D5600

Canon SL2

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon SL2

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