Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX11 grades versus the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX11 vs the NEX-3N.

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

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony NEX-3N to provide you with more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.