Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung SL820 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SL820 was released 5 years before the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL820 grades against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 features outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL820 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL820 against the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL820 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.