Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A58

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A58, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was announced 6 months later than the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX3000 scores vs the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 versus the A58.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A58.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.