Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-3N

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).

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The 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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.