Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was unveiled 4 years before the NEX-C3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NEX-C3 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-C3 to deliver more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.