Samsung TL500 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung TL500 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-3N which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL500 scores against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL500 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL500 and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.