Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX100V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was introduced 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX3000 grades vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and TX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.