Samsung NX300 vs Sony A3000

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300 was introduced 3 months later than the A3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX300 scores against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 has external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 and the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and A3000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.