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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was released 2 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX210 matches up vs the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-3

 NX210 NEX-3 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2010More modern by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung NX210

 NEX-3 NX210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-3

 NX210 NEX-3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 and the NEX-3.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and NEX-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX210 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony NEX-3
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
59
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
27
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-14 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 297 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 68
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.0
DXO Low light rating 719 830
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $625 $0