Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX3000 and the Samsung NX5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung NX3000 was introduced in May 2014 and Samsung NX5 was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung NX3000 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 35 Focus Points (35 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 461k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 20 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Samsung NX5 Highlights

      • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung NX3000
      4. Advantage of Samsung NX5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5.

      PROS

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX3000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX3000 over Samsung NX5.

      Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel vs 15 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4592 x 3056
      More Focus Points 35 vs 15
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) vs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX3000.

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX20
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX11
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX5

      Samsung NX5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX5 over Samsung NX3000.

      Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX5
      Viewfinder vs Electronic
      Built-in Flash vs
      Longer Battery Life 370 shots vs 400 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX5.

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX11
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX300M
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX20
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung NX3000 Samsung NX5
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Light230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung NX3000 Samsung NX5
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life370 shots400 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5 have 3.0" screens with 461k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Samsung NX3000 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Samsung NX5 has a Fixed screen

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      Samsung NX3000 with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Samsung NX5

      Samsung NX5 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung NX3000.

      Sensor

      Samsung NX3000 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Samsung NX5 features a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Samsung NX3000 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Samsung NX5 is equipped with DRIM Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Samsung NX lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Samsung NX3000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX5 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX5 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX3000 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX3000 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX3000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Samsung NX3000 has a Micro HDMI and Samsung NX5 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX3000 comes with B740 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots and Samsung NX5 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung NX3000 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung NX5 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX3000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX5. Samsung NX3000 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Samsung NX5 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Samsung NX5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m and also accepts external flash. Samsung NX3000 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Samsung NX5.

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung NX3000 body has dimensions of 117 x 66 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.6 x 1.54") and Samsung NX5 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57"). Samsung NX3000 weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) and Samsung NX5 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz).

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      117 mm

      66 mm

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      123 mm

      87 mm

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      66 mm

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      87 mm

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      39 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5

      Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      GOOD
      78
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      GOOD
      82
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX5 and give them scores of 60 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      POOR
      54
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      BAD
      15
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung NX3000

      Samsung NX5

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


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