Samsung NX3000 vs Sony a1

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony a1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a large difference 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 a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX3000 grades against the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 features exterior dimensions 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 a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the a1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and a1 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and a1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony a1 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.