Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX30 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX30 was announced 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX30 matches up versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony NEX-C3
NX30 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX30
NEX-C3 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony NEX-C3
NX30 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX30 versus the NEX-C3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and NEX-C3 is 75 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX30 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer NX30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-03 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMeIV | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1014 | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1410 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $699 | $343 |