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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-C3

 NX200 NEX-C3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX200

 NEX-C3 NX200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-C3

 NX200 NEX-C3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
53
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (223g)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (225g)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
34
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
27
lighter than competition (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung NX200Sony 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