Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was released 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX3000 matches up vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior measurements 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 RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX3000 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.