Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 22 months after the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX3000 grades versus the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and RX100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX3000 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer NX3000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.