Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A850

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was brought out 4 years later than the A850 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up versus the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 vs the A850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A850 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and A850.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will offer you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 will have an edge in sensor technology.