Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was announced 8 months before the NX500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX3000 scores versus the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 compared to the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and NX500 is 89 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and NX500.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.