Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A68

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A68, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 17 months prior to the A68 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX3000 matches up vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and A68.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A68 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NX3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.