Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX-10 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 vs the NEX-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and NEX-3 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony NEX-3 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.