Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was brought out 22 months prior to the RX10 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX3000 matches up vs the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 vs the RX10 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and RX10 III is 89 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and RX10 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX3000 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older NX3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.