Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6500

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was announced 3 years before the A6500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX3000 matches up versus the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior 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 A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX3000 against the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A6500 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A6500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6500 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.