• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 14.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Samsung NX3300

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 230g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300
Samsung NX210
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • External Mic Jack
Ricoh Theta V
Samsung NX210
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300
Samsung NX2000
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
Ricoh Theta V
Samsung NX2000
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3300
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Ricoh Theta V
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX3300
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Lighter weight
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Ricoh Theta V
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300
Canon EOS M10
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
Ricoh Theta V
Canon EOS M10
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor
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