Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was announced 3 months prior to the NX3000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-100 scores against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 versus the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and NX3000 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and NX3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.