Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The NX1100 was announced 20 months later than the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1100 matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-C3
NX1100 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX1100
NEX-C3 | NX1100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-C3
NX1100 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 against the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NEX-C3.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-04-11 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 852 | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | 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/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $600 | $343 |