Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Released February 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Lets look closer at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX200 was brought out 7 months after the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX200 matches up vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-C3
| NX200 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX200
| NEX-C3 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-C3
| NX200 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 against the NEX-C3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NEX-C3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX200 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-02-28 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lbs) | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 69 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 618 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $818 | $343 |
