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Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony G3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was brought out 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX1 matches up versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony G3

 NX1 G3 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k921kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX1

 G3 NX1 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony G3

 NX1 G3 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 vs the G3.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and G3 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and G3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
megapixel count great (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sony G3
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count great (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
34
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony G3
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,500 $200