Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX100 was launched 11 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX100 matches up vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony NEX-C3
| NX100 | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX100
| NEX-C3 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-C3
| NX100 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX100 and the NEX-C3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and NEX-C3.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony NEX-C3 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | VGA AMOLED | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282g (0.62 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 62 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 563 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $386 | $343 |