- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 14.6 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NX100.
- APS-C 365.0mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-C3 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NEX-C3.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Samsung NX200
NX100 vs NX200 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | NX100 | NEX-C3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $798.62 | $559.47 |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2011-08-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
16.3 oz
(463 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in. (121 x 71 x 35 mm) |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 4.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 73 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.7 | 12.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 563 | 1,083 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, Other) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW) | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 5.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
Movie File Format: | H.264 .MP4 | MP4 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Lens: | Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 31 - 77mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 20 - 50mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | ||
Digital Zoom Values: | ||
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 11.8x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | 100 - 3200; expandable to 6400 | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi, center-weighted, spot | 49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture | Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama |
Self Timer: | 2-30 seconds | 2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.SRW) | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | H.264 .MP4 | MP4 |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | ||
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10) | Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.06 | 0.97 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.05 | 0.94 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 5.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.43 seconds | 0.43 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.42 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.122 seconds | 0.226 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.71 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.107 seconds | 0.114 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s | Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s |
Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 420 shots | 400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-1310 | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown. | 720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink. |