Pentax 645D vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we are matching up the Pentax 645D and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 645D was announced 17 months before the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 645D matches up vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645D Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D provides physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 645D compared to the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and NEX-C3 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and NEX-C3.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645D with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.