In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS and Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 720p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 18-55mm OSS lens | NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens |
Height | 6 cm | 6.59 cm |
Width | 11 cm | 11.74 cm |
Depth | 3.3 cm | 3.9 cm |
Weight | 225 g | 230 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | Black |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.2 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,500,000 pixels | 21,600,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,200,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | - |
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LENS | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom | Zoom lens 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 24.6 - 77mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 24 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 82.6 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 11 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | 49 mm | 43 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Samsung NX |
Features | Aspherical lens | ED glass, aspherical lens, i-Function, power-drive zoom switch, Ultra-Precise Stepping Motor (UPSM) |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | 35 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Smile Shutter, face and smile detection | Face-priority AF function, Wink Self-timer |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
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EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 200-12800 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 49 | 221 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, food, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, kids, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face |
Special Effects | Black & White, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High Key, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour | Cool, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Cartoon, Classic, Forest, Retro, cross filter, Vignetting, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Zooming Shot |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K (19 steps) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | - |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 921,600 pixels | 320 x 480 |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Colour control, contrast control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | 8 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
External Flash Name | Sony HVL-F7S | Samsung SEF-8A |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | microSD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | 4912 x 3264 3568 x 2368 2448 x 1624 4912 x 2760 3568 x 2368 2448 x 1624 |
RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 9Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 6Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion | Samsung B740A Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) | Samsung B740A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2330 mAh (included) |
Run Time (Up To) | - | 3.08 hour(s) |
Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 370 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Remote Viewfinder Pro |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 frames per second, 5.5 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 15 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 30 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP) |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN), Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Anti-motion Blur Mode, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Constant AF Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR | Audio recording, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, saturation control, brightness control, in-camera film editing, USB charging, Dynamic Range Adjustment, Multi Motion Capture, HDR image enhancement technology, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), Live Panorama function, Lens Distortion Correction, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi), i-Function control, Baby Monitor mode |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS | Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, USB cable, flash carrying case | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR | Samsung Raw Converter, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, iLauncher |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |