Samsung NX mini vs Sony G3

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was revealed 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX mini grades versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini against the G3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide extra detail because of its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.