Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was announced 23 months later than the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1000 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX1000 vs the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and NEX-3.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX1000 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.