Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A65

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A65, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was unveiled 2 years after the A65 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX3000 grades vs the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers 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) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 vs the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A65.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.