Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was manufactured 13 months after the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the X-5 scores against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 and the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NEX-C3 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The X-5 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger X-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.