Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was introduced 14 months after the HX50V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and HX50V.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX3000 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent NX3000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.