Samsung NX3000 vs Sony G3

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony G3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was brought out 5 years after the G3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX3000 matches up versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and G3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger NX3000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.