Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NEX-6 was revealed 20 months later than the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NEX-6 grades versus the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-6 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher NEX-6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.