| General | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | NX3000 | Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Predecessor Model | Samsung NX2000 | |
| MSRP | $479 (w/20-50mm lens and flash), $529 (w/16-50 PZ lens and flash) | $350 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.6 Megapixel | 21.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Bionz X | |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal | Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 35 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Samsung NX | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 720 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 30x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot | 0k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| Video | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 20 min |
| Terminals | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | via smartphone |
| Environmental | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.6 x 1.54") | 68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) | 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.535 x 5.748 x 3.858" | 4.6 x 4.6 x 4" |
| Package Weight | 1.75 lb | 0.9 lb |
| Power and Storage | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | B740 | NP-BN, |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 200 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro |
| Other | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2-30 sec | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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