System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
| Minimum RAM |
512 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz |
| Minimum hard disk space |
250 MB |
Camera
| Self-timer delay |
30, 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 20 s |
| Tripod mountable |
Y |
| Image editing |
Trimming, Rotating, Resizing, Crop |
| Shooting modes |
Shutter priority, Program, Manual, Auto, Aperture priority |
| Scene modes |
Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Sunset |
| Photo effects |
Vivid |
| Multi burst mode |
Y |
| Saturation adjustment |
Y |
| Contrast adjustment |
Y |
| Histogram |
Y |
| Camera playback |
Thumbnails, Slide show, Single image, Movie |
Video
| Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
30 fps |
| Video recording |
Y |
Lens system
| Filter size |
43 mm |
| Maximum aperture number |
22 |
| Minimum aperture number |
3.5 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
77 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
24.6 mm |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
16 - 50 mm |
Focusing
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
Weight & dimensions
| Lens length |
31 mm |
| Lens weight |
111 g |
| Lens diameter |
64.8 mm |
Audio
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Audio system |
Stereo |
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
Battery
| Battery life (max) |
3 h |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) |
370 shots |
Picture quality
| Total megapixels |
21.6 MP |
| Camera type |
MILC |
| Image stabilizer location |
Lens |
| Image sensor size (W x H) |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Maximum image resolution |
5472 x 3648 pixels |
| Image formats supported |
RAW, JPG |
| Megapixel |
20.3 MP |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
Flash
| Shoe mounting point type |
Hot |
| External flash connector |
Y |
| Shoe mounting point |
Y |
| Flash exposure correction |
±2EV (1/2 EV step) |
| Flash sync-speed |
1/180 s |
Light exposure
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
25600 |
| Light exposure modes |
Shutter priority AE, Manual, Auto, Aperture priority AE |
| Light exposure correction |
± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
| Light metering |
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
Display
| Vari-angle LCD display |
Y |
| Field of view |
100% |
Memory
| Maximum memory card size |
64 GB |
| Memory slots |
1 |
Shutter
| Camera shutter type |
Electronic |
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
30 s |
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/4000 s |
Additionally
| Lens structure |
9/8 |
| Battery performance |
2330 mAh |
CMOS (23.5 x 15.7mm), 20.3MP (5472 x 3648), 1080p/30p, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") Vari-angle TFT LCD (320 x 480), ISO 100-25600, 802.11 b/g/n, NFC, Micro USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4a, Samsung NX Mount, 230g, Black + 16-50mm PZ Lens Kit
20.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
Worthy of pros but built for enthusiasts, the 20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor gives your images incredible detail and amazing colour. It’s perfect for beautiful out-focused photos and noise-free images, even in low light.
The definition of premium vintage design
The NX3000 redefines the aesthetics of premium vintage design. Featuring a solid compact body wrapped in natural leather-like material, it's a timeless classic that makes a bold statement wherever you go.
Flip ON Display & Wink Shot
Have fun taking selfies with your kids. Just flip up the 3.0" display and you're ready to shoot. Then give the camera a charming wink, and just 2 seconds later, you and your child will have the perfect selfie.
Tag&Go (NFC / Wi-Fi)
Share photos effortlessly via Wi-Fi and NFC. Photo Beam lets you transfer photos instantly, and you can send whole albums with MobileLink. You can even save to your mobile device as you shoot with AutoShare.
Remote Viewfinder Pro
The NFC-enabled Remote Viewfinder Pro turns your smartphone into a remote control. Adjust camera settings like shutter speed, exposure control, and more—all wirelessly from your smartphone.
16-50mm PZ Lens
Bundled with the NX3000 is the compact and incredibly portable 16-50mm PZ Lens. It has a power zoom button that makes zooming easier and more stable, so you can also shoot crisp and clear videos with confidence.
Home Monitor+
Keep an eye on your sleeping baby from another room with the Home Monitor+ app on up to 3 smartphones. If your son or daughter wakes up and cries, the NX3000 sends a notification right to your phone.
1/4000s Shutter Speed
With a fast shutter speed of 1/4000 sec., you have the power to capture the decisive moments. So when your little girl is having the time of her life, you’ll know you’ll be able to capture her passing smile.
Full HD Video Recording (1080 / 30p)
Shoot video Full HD (1920x1080p) at 30 frames per second with lifelike colour and extraordinarily sharp details. The H.264 format allows you to record longer MPEG-4 video, so you can capture more of the action
5fps continuous shot
With the NX3000, you have the power to shoot a burst of images at 5 frames per second. So when you have less than a second to document that breathtaking dive, this camera has you covered from start to finish.
ISO 100-25600
The NX3000 shoots up to ISO 25600, making it very sensitive to light. That means you can take great looking, natural shots in tricky lighting indoors or even outside at night, with minimal noise or blur.
i-Function Control (i-Function Lens)
i-Function Control quickly lets you adjust the WB, aperture, shutter speed, EV and ISO range with a single button and value ring on the lens. More advanced users can also program existing shortcut keys to their liking.
Smart Mode
Start taking great shots, like perfect trails of light at night, or instantly capture a high-speed scene. Just a quick tap of Smart Mode and you’re set with various modes to shoot perfection.
