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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was brought out 12 months prior to the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-C3 matches up versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NEX-C3 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony NEX-C3

 NEX-F3 NEX-C3 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony NEX-F3

 NEX-C3 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the NEX-F3.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older NEX-C3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (225 grams)
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 shots)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
71
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (225 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
27
lighter than others (225g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-22 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 225g (0.50 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.3
DXO Low light score 1083 1114
Other
Battery life 400 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $343 $470