Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The NX3000 was launched 2 months after the A6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX3000 scores versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has external measurements 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.