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Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was launched 9 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A7c scores versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony NEX-C3

 A7c NEX-C3 
LaunchedSeptember 2020August 2011More modern by 111 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A7c

 NEX-C3 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony NEX-C3

 A7c NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7c and the NEX-C3.

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and NEX-C3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7c because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7c will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A7c is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
88
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography highlights
86
good battery life (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (225g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography highlights
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (740 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
86
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
27
lighter than competition (225 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Sony A7c vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony NEX-C3
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-09-14 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 122 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lbs) 225 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 740 shots 400 shots
Battery form 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, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,800 $343