Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A6700

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 13 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony A6700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the A6700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and A6700 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and A6700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6700 to produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.