Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A290

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A290, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A290 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 4 years later than the A290 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX3000 grades versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 versus the A290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A290 is 89 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and A290.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX3000 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX3000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.