Nikon L810 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L810 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the L810 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The L810 was announced 3 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L810 matches up vs the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L810 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L810 compared to the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and NX3000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and NX3000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L810 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.