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Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M100
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon M10 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M10 was launched 4 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M10 grades vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 M10 NEX-C3 
RevealedOctober 2015August 2011More recent by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Canon M10

 NEX-C3 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony NEX-C3

 M10 NEX-C3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon M10 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M10 against the NEX-C3.

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon M10 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent M10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
59
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.6 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (255 CIPA)
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography highlights
74
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (255 CIPA)
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (255 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
27
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sony NEX-C3
 Canon EOS M10Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M10 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-10-12 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.6fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 gr (0.66 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.2
DXO Low light rating 753 1083
Other
Battery life 255 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $343