Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to look closer at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was introduced 5 years before the NEX-3N which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL320 scores vs the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL320 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL320 compared to the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and NEX-3N is 98 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL320 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.