Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX80

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX3000 was brought out 21 months before the HX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX3000 matches up vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 vs the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and HX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older NX3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.