Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX2F was introduced 17 months after the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX2F matches up versus the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony NEX-C3
EX2F | NEX-C3 | |||
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Revealed | December 2012 | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung EX2F
NEX-C3 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony NEX-C3
EX2F | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has got outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F compared to the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX2F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-12-18 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 lb) | 225 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 48 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 209 | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $478 | $343 |