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Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony G3

 NX100 G3 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX100

 G3 NX100 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony G3

 NX100 G3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
76
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
60
image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Sony G3
66
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
MP count decent (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization
includes face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony G3
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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