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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-C3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NEX-C3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-C3

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-C3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
73
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (283g)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (225g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than average (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
27
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-02 2011-08-22
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $343