Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A77

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was unveiled 2 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NX3000 grades versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 versus the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A77.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer NX3000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.