Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close but the TL320 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was launched 15 months before the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL320 scores versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL320 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 compared to the NEX-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and NEX-3 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL320 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-3 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.