Sony NEX-3 has a
14.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Samsung NX100 has a
15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe Engine processor.
Below you can see the NEX-3 and NX100 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony NEX-3 and Samsung NX100 Cameras
Sony NEX-3 and Samsung NX100 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Sony NEX-3 and Samsung NX100 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, NEX-3 has scored 68, 6 points higher than NX100.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Sony NEX-3
68
22.1 bits
12.0 Evs
830 ISO
Samsung NX100
62
22.6 bits
10.7 Evs
563 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Sony NEX-3
or the
Samsung NX100 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
