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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

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
  • Announced June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was revealed 14 months before the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-3 grades vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony NEX-C3

 NEX-3 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony NEX-3

 NEX-C3 NEX-3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-C3

 NEX-3 NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3 versus the NEX-C3.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-C3 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older NEX-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography information
52
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
59
MP count decent (14MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
27
offers face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
lighter than competition in class (225g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-C3
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-07 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 297g (0.65 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.2
DXO Low light score 830 1083
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $343