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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX5 was revealed 14 months before the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX5 matches up versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony NEX-C3

 NX5 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung NX5

 NEX-C3 NX5 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-C3

 NX5 NEX-C3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 versus the NEX-C3.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and NEX-C3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-C3 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (225g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
24
includes face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (499 grams)
27
lighter than competitors (225g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung NX5Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-01 2011-08-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 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 400 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $343