Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.