Canon 1D X II vs Sony NEX-C3

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1D X II and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 1D X II was brought out 4 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1D X II grades against the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D X II Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II enjoys outer dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D X II and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D X II and the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X II and NEX-C3 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D X II will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1D X II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.