Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 17 months later than the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M compared to the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX300M to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.