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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 GX-10 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung GX-10

 NEX-C3 GX-10 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2006Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-C3

 GX-10 NEX-C3 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography details
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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
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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