Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was launched 3 years before the NEX-3N which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX5 matches up versus the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX5 compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and NEX-3N is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony NEX-3N to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.