Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST700 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ST700 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ST700 was announced 7 months earlier than the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ST700 scores vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST700 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and NEX-C3 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ST700 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.