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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was manufactured 2 months later than the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1100 grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-3N

 NX1100 NEX-3N 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung NX1100

 NEX-3N NX1100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-3N

 NX1100 NEX-3N 
RevealedApril 2013February 2013Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 vs the NEX-3N.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography highlights
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (480 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery power (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-11 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 852 1067
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 480 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $399