Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX20 was released 23 months after the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX20 scores versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX20 versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX20 and the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NEX-3 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX20 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger NX20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.