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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was brought out 6 years earlier than the NEX-C3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1L scores vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony NEX-C3

 GX-1L NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NEX-C3 GX-1L 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2006Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony NEX-C3

 GX-1L NEX-C3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L provides outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L versus the NEX-C3.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and NEX-C3 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NEX-C3.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-C3 to provide more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography details
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
9
lack of video recording
27
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-02-24 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 surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $343