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Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was launched 10 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A7c grades against the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony NEX-3

 A7c NEX-3 
RevealedSeptember 2020June 2010More recent by 126 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A7c

 NEX-3 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony NEX-3

 A7c NEX-3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7c enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7c vs the NEX-3.

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and NEX-3 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and NEX-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7c will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A7c will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography information
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography information
Sony NEX-3 Street photography information
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
52
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography information
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography information
86
good battery (740 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7c
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (740 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
27
supports face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony NEX-3
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha NEX-3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-09-14 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 852.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 122 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 grams (1.12 lb) 297 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life 740 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,800 $0