Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WB750 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WB750 was released within a month of the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB750 grades versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony NEX-C3
WB750 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung WB750
NEX-C3 | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony NEX-C3
WB750 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB750 versus the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB750 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-09-01 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $339 | $343 |