Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX66

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 2 years after the TX66 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX3000 scores versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 against the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and TX66.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.