Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was released 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX10 scores against the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX10 against the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and NX3000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and NX3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.