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Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Leica M10 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was brought out 5 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M10 scores versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 M10 NEX-C3 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2011Fresher by 66 months
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Leica M10

 NEX-C3 M10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony NEX-C3

 M10 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M10 vs the NEX-C3.

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NEX-C3 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M10 will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern M10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
69
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M10
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
53
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
57
decent MP (24MP)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography advice
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
27
lighter than average in class (225g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Leica M10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sony NEX-C3
 Leica M10Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica M10 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3992 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 50000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 73
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 2133 1083
Other
Battery life 210 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $7,595 $343