In depth comparison and review of Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS. 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 | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 720p - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | Body only | 18-55mm OSS lens |
| Height | 6.3 cm | 6 cm |
| Width | 11.4 cm | 11 cm |
| Depth | 3.8 cm | 3.3 cm |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Pink | Black | Silver |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
| SENSOR | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 16.2 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 16,500,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 16,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
| Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (Steady Shot) |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Image Processor | - | BIONZ |
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| LENS | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 27 - 82.5mm |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | - | 25 cm |
| Max View Angle | - | 76 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Lens Construction | - | 9 groups / 11 elements |
| Filter Size | - | 49 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Sony E-mount |
| Features | - | Aspherical lens |
| FOCUSING | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 35 | 25 |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF | - |
| Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Smile Shutter, face and smile detection |
| VIEWFINDER | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Field of View Crop Factor | - | 1.5 |
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| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| ISO (Max) | 12800 | 12800 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800 | ISO auto, ISO 200-12800 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | 49 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, lens-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, close-up, backlight, beach/snow, Children, fireworks, 3D image, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, beauty, dawn | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View |
| Special Effects | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, Frames, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, DeFog, Halftone Dots, Old Film | Black & White, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High Key, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K (19 steps) |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
| X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/160 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
| Retouch | Face retouch | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 921,600 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
| Display Features | Colour control, contrast control | Display brightness control |
| FLASH | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Detachable flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | 7 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, 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 | Samsung SEF-8A | Sony HVL-F7S |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| MEMORY | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
| Included Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
| Image Storage | 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 |
4912 x 3264 3568 x 2368 2448 x 1624 4912 x 2760 3568 x 2368 2448 x 1624 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 810 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 9Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 6Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Battery Type | Samsung BP1030 Lithium Ion | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Samsung BP1030 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1030 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) |
| Run Time (Up To) | 2.8 hour(s) | - |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots Video recording - 1.8 hours |
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| CONNECTIONS | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote live view | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control Microphone |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
| FEATURES | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 30 frames per second (5MP), 10 frames per second (5MP), 15 frames per second (5MP) | 2.5 frames per second, 5.5 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
| Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, saturation control, GPS ready, brightness control, distortion control, Smart AUTO, Live Panorama function | 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 |
| OTHERS | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX C3K + 18-55mm OSS |
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| Included Accessories | - | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, USB cable, flash carrying case |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Reader, Samsung Intelli Studio 3.0, Samsung Raw Converter 4 | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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