Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look much closer at the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5N was brought out 2 months after the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-5N scores versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N versus the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.