Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-3

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX500 was announced 4 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX500 scores against the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX500 vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and NEX-3 is 87 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and NEX-3.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to resolve greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.