Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX30 versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX30 was revealed 3 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX30 grades vs the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX30 against the NEX-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and NEX-3 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX30 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NX30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.