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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
Sony NEX-C3
(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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was launched 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the A7R IV scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony NEX-C3

 A7R IV NEX-C3 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2011Fresher by 97 months
Screen resolution1440k920kCrisper screen (+520k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A7R IV

 NEX-C3 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony NEX-C3

 A7R IV NEX-C3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV versus the NEX-C3.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and NEX-C3 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography details
88
focusing manually
great resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
74
better than average battery (670 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great resolution (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
27
lighter than others in class (225g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony NEX-C3
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-16 2011-08-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 567 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 225 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 73
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 12.2
DXO Low light rating 3344 1083
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $3,498 $343