Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3

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).

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The 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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

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.

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.