Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX70

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was introduced 2 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX3000 scores vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 against the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and WX70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX3000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.