Sony DSLR-A380 vs Samsung NX3000

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Sony DSLR-A380 vs Samsung NX3000

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A380 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Lens selection
Good 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

500 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.30 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Sony DSLR-A380

Less expensive
$529 vs $849 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
10 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 1.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
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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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Pentax K-7

Samsung NX3000

Pentax K-7

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Nikon D3100

Sony DSLR-A380

Nikon D3100

$849
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Nikon D3100

Samsung NX3000

Nikon D3100

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A33

Sony DSLR-A380

Sony A33

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Sony A33

Samsung NX3000

Sony A33

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A33

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony DSLR-A380

Samsung NX1100

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs 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

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm X-M1

$849
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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