• APS-C 357.3mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 16,000
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony QX1 advantages over Samsung NX3300

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Sony QX1

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 52 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 16000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • 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 Samsung NX210

Sony QX1
Samsung NX210
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $368
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Thinner

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300
Samsung NX210
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $368
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Ricoh GR

Sony QX1
Ricoh GR
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony QX1 vs Ricoh GR

Samsung NX3300
Ricoh GR
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1
Samsung NX2000
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300
Samsung NX2000
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony QX1
Ricoh GR II
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony QX1 vs Ricoh GR II

Samsung NX3300
Ricoh GR II
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Sony QX1
Canon EOS M10
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300
Canon EOS M10
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon EOS M10

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