Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300
(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
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Refreshed by Sony a5000
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX210 was brought out 6 months prior to the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX210 matches up vs the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-3N
| NX210 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung NX210
| NEX-3N | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-3N
| NX210 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | February 2013 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 against the NEX-3N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and NEX-3N.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX210 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-08-14 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 719 | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 480 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $625 | $399 |