Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was launched 2 years after the W610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX3000 grades versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and W610.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.