Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX200 was introduced 12 months before the NEX-3N so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX200 matches up versus the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 offers external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX200 against the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX200 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.