Sony NEX-3N vs Samsung NX300

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      BrandSonySamsung
      ModelNEX-3NNX300
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-F3 Samsung NX210
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 5000 Samsung NX500
      MSRP$749 (with 20-50mm), $799 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel21.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 16,000100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      ProcessorBIONZDRIMe IV
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32645472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13765472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuperfine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in amber-blue or magenta-green direction
      Focus Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points25247
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Lens MountSony ESamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyActive Matrix OLED screen
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.3"
      Screen Resolution460k dot768k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps8.6 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      DxO Low Light ISO1067942
      DxO Color Depth22.823.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.512.7
      DxO Overall Score7476
      Video Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smarphone
      Environmental Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Dimensions110 x 62 x 35 mm (4.33 x 2.44 x 1.38")122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.4 x 5.2"7.5 x 6 x 4"
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Battery PackNPFW50BP1130
      Battery Life480 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony NEX-3N Samsung NX300
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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