Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-3

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 5 years prior to the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX-1L scores vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L provides external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L against the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NEX-3 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-3 to give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.