Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was launched 17 months later than the WB30F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX3000 scores vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.