Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Samsung NX100
Sony Alpha NEX-C3

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Samsung NX200 NX100 vs NX200
General
Model Number:	NX100	NEX-C3
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$599.99
Street Price:	$798.62	$559.47
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2011-08-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.3 oz (463 g) includes batteries, kit lens	17.5 oz (497 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in. (121 x 71 x 35 mm)	4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	16.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	365.04mm² (23.40mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.16 microns	4.76 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	62	73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.6	22.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.7	12.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	563	1,083
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, Other)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW)	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	H.264 .MP4	MP4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX	Sony E
Lens:	Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	31 - 77mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	20 - 50mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter	(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.83x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	614,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:		11.8x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	100 - 3200; expandable to 6400	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.
Auto ISO Mode:	No	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, center-weighted, spot	49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture	Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	n/a	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.SRW)	RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	H.264 .MP4	MP4
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:		No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10)	Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.06	0.97
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.05	0.94
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	6	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	8	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.43 seconds	0.43 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.42 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.122 seconds	0.226 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.71 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.107 seconds	0.114 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s	Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s
Startup Time:	1.1 seconds	1.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	420 shots	400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-1310	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown.	720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink.