Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX-10 scores versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 vs the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and NX3000 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to render extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind in sensor technology.