Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the ST100 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was brought out 4 years before the NEX-3N and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST100 matches up against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST100 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST100 vs the NEX-3N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.