Samsung NX1100 vs Sony G3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1100 and Sony G3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was released 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1100 scores against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has outside measurements 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 G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1100 and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 against the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.