Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 22 months later than the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX200 matches up against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 against the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NEX-3.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX200 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent NX200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.