Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ST80 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST80 grades against the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ST80 against the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST80 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.