Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A6300
NEX-C3 | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony NEX-C3
A6300 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | August 2011 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A6300
NEX-C3 | A6300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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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 |