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Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Samsung NX11 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 ×
Samsung NX11 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-C3Samsung NX11
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberNEX-C3NX11
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110123
Width (mm)3340
Height (mm)6087
Weight (g)497353
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)16.214.6
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)365.04369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.423.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.765.16
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 score7363
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.722.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.210.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,083553
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3056 x 3056(9.3 mp 1:1)
  • 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
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (srw)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound)
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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function
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)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2528
Filter thread (mm)4958
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face DetectionContrast Detect: 1 point (Free selection) Multi: Normal 15points, Close Up 35 points Face Detection: Max 10 faces
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)EVF: 921,000 dot VGA (640 x 480 pixel), 100% coverage, 0.86x magnification, 20.2mm Eyepoint, -4 to +2 Diopter
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)921,600614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)11-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • 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 modes49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot247 (19 x 13) segment Multi, 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 (6 shot layering)Lens Priority, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene (Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)711
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV 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
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • 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-+
Remote control type-
  • option wired (sr9nx01)
Connections (extended)
  • mic via smart accessory terminal
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • dc power input connector
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.97-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.94-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.5-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (notes)Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400400
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary BP1310
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio 3.0
  • samsung raw converter 4
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • windows xp sp2 / vista / 7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer-



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