Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX1100 was manufactured 2 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX1100 matches up versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-3
NX1100 | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX1100
NEX-3 | NX1100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-3
NX1100 | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 versus the NEX-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NEX-3.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX1100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-11 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 852 | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 330 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $0 |