Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was brought out 5 months later than the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX3000 grades against the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A7.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.