Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7R

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A7R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 4 months after the A7R and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX3000 grades versus the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 features outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX3000 vs the A7R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A7R is 89 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A7R.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will give greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.