Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3
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Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2017
(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
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3

Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Leica CL versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The CL was launched 6 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CL scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony NEX-C3
CL | NEX-C3 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 77 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Leica CL
NEX-C3 | CL | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica CL and Sony NEX-C3
CL | NEX-C3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica CL offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Leica CL versus Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CL vs the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and NEX-C3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and NEX-C3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica CL to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer CL will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Leica CL | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica CL | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-11-21 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony E |
Available lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/25000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $3,799 | $343 |