Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX1

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was released 5 years after the HX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX3000 grades against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 and the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and HX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.