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Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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
  • Released February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced 10 months earlier than the NEX-3N and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX20 grades versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony NEX-3N

 NX20 NEX-3N 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung NX20

 NEX-3N NX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2013April 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony NEX-3N

 NX20 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 provides external 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) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 against the NEX-3N.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX20 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341g)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography advice
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
good battery life (480 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging details
78
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-20 2013-02-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 12.5
DXO Low light score 785 1067
Other
Battery life 360 images 480 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,100 $399