Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was brought out 3 years before the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-20 matches up versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 against the NEX-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NEX-3 is 58 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to offer extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.