Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX3000

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was announced 13 months prior to the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX1100 matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 vs the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and NX3000.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.