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Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Samsung NX100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-3 ×
Samsung NX100 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-3Samsung NX100
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberNEX-3NX100
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117121
Width (mm)3335
Height (mm)6371
Weight (g)511463
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony NEX-3Samsung NX200
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)14.214.6
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
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6862
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.122.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1210.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)830563
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.72.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4H.264 .MP4
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESamsung NX
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSamsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0031.00 - 77.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0020.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)4940
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face DetectionContrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.55
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.83
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800100 - 3200; expandable to 6400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, SpotMulti, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep PanoramaSmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (.srw)
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--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • accessory port for optional evf or gps module (gps10)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.771.06
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.771.05
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)176
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.72.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)388
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.440.43
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.11
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s
Startup time (s)11.1
Play -> record time (s)10.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330420
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary BP-1310
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 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
  • windows xp / vista / 7; mac os 10.4 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, silver or red.iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies



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