Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The GX-10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NEX-C3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX-10 scores vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-C3
GX-10 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung GX-10
NEX-C3 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 59 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+710k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-C3
GX-10 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 versus the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and NEX-C3 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and NEX-C3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-C3 to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2006-09-21 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $850 | $343 |