Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax K-3 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 was introduced 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-3 grades versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-3 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-3 versus the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and NEX-C3 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-3 to show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher K-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.