Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A700

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was brought out 6 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX3000 scores vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has got outer dimensions 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 A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 vs the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A700 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX3000 to offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 will have an edge in sensor technology.