Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was launched 7 months after the NEX-3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX11 scores versus the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX11 compared to the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and NEX-3 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX11 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX11 will have an advantage in sensor technology.