Samsung SL30 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung SL30 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was released 5 years before the NEX-3N and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL30 grades vs the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL30 and the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.