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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony NEX-C3

 NX3000 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedMay 2014August 2011Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX3000

 NEX-C3 NX3000 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-C3

 NX3000 NEX-C3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 features external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 versus the NEX-C3.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
34
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-05-26 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 25
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 230 gr (0.51 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 370 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $897 $343