Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Released May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The NX3000 was announced 2 years after the HX10V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX3000 grades versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony HX10V
NX3000 | HX10V | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 28 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung NX3000
HX10V | NX3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX10V
NX3000 | HX10V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 and the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and HX10V.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-05-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $897 | $616 |