Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") offer different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was manufactured very close to the RX100 III so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX3000 grades against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 comes with physical measurements 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 RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 versus the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler.