Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX3000 matches up vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.