Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-20 was released 6 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-20 scores vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 versus the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NEX-3N is 58 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony NEX-3N to produce more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.