Nikon S3000 vs Samsung GX-10

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S3000 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively close but the S3000 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S3000 was brought out 3 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3000 grades against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3000 against the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S3000 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S3000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.