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Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX10 was introduced 2 months prior to the NEX-3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX10 grades vs the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony NEX-3
| NX10 | NEX-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX10
| NEX-3 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-3
| NX10 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX10 against the NEX-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and NEX-3 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and NEX-3.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX10 to result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 297 grams (0.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 572 | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $626 | $0 |