Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W530

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was launched 3 years after the W530 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX3000 matches up vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 compared to the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and W530.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.