Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 10 months before the HX90V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX3000 grades against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical dimensions 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 against the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and HX90V.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NX3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.