Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W330

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was brought out 4 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX3000 matches up against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got outside dimensions 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 vs the W330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and W330.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer NX3000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.