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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • New Model is Sony A6500
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was announced 5 years earlier than the A6300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A6300

 NEX-C3 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony NEX-C3

 A6300 NEX-C3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A6300

 NEX-C3 A6300 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the A6300.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and A6300 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and A6300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A6300 to result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
53
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (225g)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
76
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
Sony A6300 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
27
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
35
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A6300
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-22 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 404 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 13.7
DXO Low light score 1083 1437
Other
Battery life 400 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $343 $889