Samsung NX3000 Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung NX3000
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Samsung NX3300 NX3000 vs NX3300
General
Model Number:	NX3000
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$529.00
Street Price:	$949.95
Date Available:	2014-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	13.6 oz (385 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.6 x 2.6 x 1.5 in. (117 x 66 x 39 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p/25p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (120p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX
Lens:	Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 75mm
Focal Length (actual):	16 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.13x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	24 cm to Infinity 9.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	43.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 1point (Free selection), Multi: Normal 21 points, Closeup 35 points; Face Detection: Max.10 faces; Object Tracking AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene: Panorama, Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Kids, Food, Party/Indoor; Smart Filter: Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, Fish Eye; Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3); Smart Range+; HDR
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	8.0 m / 26.2 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.69
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.31
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.34
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	4
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.107 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.43 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.098 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.302s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	370 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP740
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP740 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:	iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5, Samsung DNG Converter
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Flip-up LCD, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC (Smart Camera 3.0): AutoShare, Remote Viewfinder Pro (Full manual Control), Mobile Link (Group Share up to 4 people), Photo Beam (Play back), Auto Backup, Samsung Link(TV Link, Home Monitor. Bundled with SEF8A external flash, Adobe Lightroom 5. Available in black, brown or white.