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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was announced 2 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX3000 matches up versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony WX150

 NX3000 WX150 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2012More recent by 28 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX3000

 WX150 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX150

 NX3000 WX150 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 features outside 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 and the WX150.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and WX150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
38
MP count good (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
34
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX150
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-05-26 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $897 $300