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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very well matched but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was released 6 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX3000 scores vs the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony RX100 VII

 NX3000 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung NX3000

 RX100 VII NX3000 
ReleasedJuly 2019May 2014Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 VII

 NX3000 RX100 VII 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 vs the RX100 VII.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The NX3000 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older NX3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Street photography advice
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography information
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography details
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
81
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2019-07-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 302g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life 370 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $897 $1,298