Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close but the ST80 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was released 19 months earlier than the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST80 grades vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST80 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST80 compared to the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.