Pentax P80 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax P80 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The P80 was launched 24 months before the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P80 grades against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P80 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Pentax P80 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P80 compared to the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P80 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.