Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX1

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was revealed 16 months later than the RX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX3000 matches up vs the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor 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) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and RX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.