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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was announced 7 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 matches up vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-3N

 GX-10 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung GX-10

 NEX-3N GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2006Newer by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-3N

 GX-10 NEX-3N 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 offers external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 and the NEX-3N.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and NEX-3N is 59 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-3N to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (480 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
good battery (480 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-21 2013-02-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $399