Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A580

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A580 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 3 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX3000 grades versus the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior 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 A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 and the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A580 is 89 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A580.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.