Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-C3

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.