Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
(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
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe Galaxy NX was brought out 4 months after the NEX-3N and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy NX grades against the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony NEX-3N
| Galaxy NX | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| NEX-3N | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-3N
| Galaxy NX | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the NEX-3N.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and NEX-3N is 82 and 89 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NEX-3N.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-06-20 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 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 | 440 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $1,300 | $399 |