Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(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
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z50 was manufactured 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z50 scores against the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony NEX-C3
Z50 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | August 2011 | More recent by 100 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon Z50
NEX-C3 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony NEX-C3
Z50 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the NEX-C3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and NEX-C3 is 74 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and NEX-C3.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z50 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Total lenses | 15 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 397 grams (0.88 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $857 | $343 |