Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX1 and Sony a3500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1 was revealed 6 months later than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1 matches up versus the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX1 and the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and a3500 is 66 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and a3500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.