Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A35

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was unveiled 2 years later than the A35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX3000 matches up vs the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior 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) while the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 and the A35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and A35.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.