Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB750

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB750 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was revealed 2 years after the WB750 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX3000 grades against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung WB750 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 versus the WB750.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and WB750 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and WB750.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will give you greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX3000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.