Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3
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55 Features
54 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX200
(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
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX100 was launched 21 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX100 grades versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony G3
NX100 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX100
G3 | NX100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony G3
NX100 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX100 compared to the G3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and G3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $386 | $200 |