Nikon D750 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D750 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The D750 was launched 3 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D750 grades against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D750 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 and the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and NEX-C3 is 57 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D750 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D750 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher D750 provides a benefit in sensor technology.