Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy NX grades against the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX and the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NEX-3 is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX provides an edge in sensor tech.