Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A99

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very close but the NX3000 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was launched 18 months later than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX3000 matches up vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers external 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A99.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX3000 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.