Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was introduced 6 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1000D scores versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D offers external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1000D compared to the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and NX3000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and NX3000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1000D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.