Samsung NX11 vs Sony A3000

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX11 matches up vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A3000 in the 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 employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 and the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A3000 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and A3000.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A3000 to produce more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.