Sony NEX-3N vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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Sony NEX-3N vs Samsung Galaxy NX

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 16,000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony NEX-3N advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-3N test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,067 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lighter weight
389g vs 718g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony NEX-3N

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
25 mm vs 34 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for an entry-level mirrorless; User interface ideal for consumers stepping up from point-and-shoots; Speedy and accurate autofocusing; Zoom lever on body; Tremendous value.
Lack of hot shoe or accessory port limits more advanced shooting; No electronic viewfinder; Performance lags behind previous model, especially on burst shooting speed.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5R

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-5R

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-E1

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX1100

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lighter weight

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-5T

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Leica CL

Sony NEX-3N

Leica CL

$499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

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