Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A500

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A500 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was released 4 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 grades versus the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 versus the A500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A500 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and A500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.