Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony H50

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-C3 matches up against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the H50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and H50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NEX-C3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.