Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX3000 scores against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 vs the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and HX7V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.