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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony HX10V

 NX3000 HX10V 
RevealedMay 2014February 2012More modern by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung NX3000

 HX10V NX3000 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX10V

 NX3000 HX10V 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
38
good MP (18MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
68
lighter than competition (230g)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
45
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
34
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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