The Samsung NX3000 is a 20.3 MP APS-C mirrorless camera with a retro rangefinder-style design, built-in flash, and tilting touchscreen, from Samsung’s discontinued NX system. Drop an SRW RAW file into ShutterCount to read its actuation count — here’s what to expect and how to evaluate a used NX3000.
Check Shutter Count →Released in June 2014, the Samsung NX3000 marked a design departure for the consumer NX line. Where the NX2000 had a flat, touchscreen-dominated back, the NX3000 adopted a retro rangefinder aesthetic with a textured leatherette finish, prominent front grip, and a physical mode dial. The built-in pop-up flash was a notable practical addition absent from many NX predecessors.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung NX3000 | 2014 | 20.3 MP APS-C BSI-CMOS | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX2000 (predecessor) | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX300 (sibling) | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
exiftool -Samsung:ShutterCount yourfile.SRW| Actuation Count | % of Est. Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new |
| 5,000 – 20,000 | 5 – 20 % | Low use |
| 20,000 – 60,000 | 20 – 60 % | Moderate use |
| 60,000 – 85,000 | 60 – 85 % | High use — negotiate price |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past estimated limit |
Because Samsung no longer supports the NX system, shutter replacement for a high-count NX3000 is impractical. Prioritise low-count copies and inspect the shutter curtain in person when buying used.
The NX3000 brought a distinct look and practical improvements over its predecessor:
Samsung did not publish an official rating. The estimated shutter life is ~100,000 actuations, based on comparable APS-C mirrorless cameras of the same era.
Yes, if your firmware embeds the counter. Drop the SRW file into shuttercount.app. If no count appears, try ExifTool with the Samsung-specific MakerNote tag.
The NX3000 replaced the NX2000’s large flat touchscreen with a retro-styled body featuring a built-in pop-up flash, tilting 3.0″ LCD, and physical mode dial. The NX2000 had a larger 3.7″ fixed touchscreen in a more minimal, smartphone-inspired package. Both share the same 20.3 MP BSI-CMOS sensor.
Yes. The NX3000 uses the Samsung NX mount and accepts all NX-mount lenses. The Samsung 16–50mm f/3.5–5.6 Power Zoom kit lens was commonly bundled with it. Note that the NX system is discontinued, so used lens availability is the only option going forward.