Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was manufactured 15 months later than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX3000 matches up versus the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer NX3000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.