Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200

Here is a extended review of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 16 months before the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and H200.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H200 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.