Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A390

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A390, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 3 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX3000 matches up against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions 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 A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 versus the A390.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A390 is 89 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A390.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.