Samsung NX20 vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced 16 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX20 grades vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 and the A3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and A3000 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and A3000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.