Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Samsung NX10

Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Samsung NX10 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX10 ×
Sony Alpha NEX-3 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX10Sony Alpha NEX-3
BrandSamsungSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberNX10NEX-3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122117
Width (mm)4133
Height (mm)8663
Weight (g)610511
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony NEX-3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungSony
Effective megapixels (MP)14.614.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.165.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6368
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.822.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.812
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)572830
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)32.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 .MP4MPEG-4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXSony E
LensSamsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS NX lensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)5849
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 10
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectionContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 921k dots, 100% coverage, 0.86x mag., 20.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.57-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.86-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,400921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)713
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 7 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes247-zone multi, center-weighted, spotMulti-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmart Auto, Scene (nine modes), Night, Portrait, LandscapePortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction (auto or fill-in)
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)117
Flash range descriptionLens dependentBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeSmart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote socket
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.930.77
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.070.77
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1217
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)32.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1338
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.44
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.390.44
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.51-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.12
Shutter lag (notes)Mulit-area AF lag: 0.408s-
Startup time (s)1.11
Play -> record time (s)1.11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.12.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400330
Battery form factorProprietary BP1310Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 4.3.01 image data converter sr 3.1 image data lightbox sr
Os compatibility-
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in Noble Black and Titan Silver.Available in black, silver or red.



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