Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 1 V3 (1") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V3 was unveiled 2 months prior to the NX3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 V3 scores vs the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 has external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and NX3000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and NX3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.