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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
Sony NEX-3
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-3

 NX1100 NEX-3 
IntroducedApril 2013June 2010More modern by 35 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX1100

 NEX-3 NX1100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-3

 NX1100 NEX-3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony NEX-3
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging details
34
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
offers face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha NEX-3
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