Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony a5000

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was launched 3 years before the a5000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-C3 grades vs the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and a5000.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a5000 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.