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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was manufactured 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-C3 grades vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony HX1

 NEX-C3 HX1 
ReleasedAugust 2011April 2009More modern by 29 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony NEX-C3

 HX1 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX1

 NEX-C3 HX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the HX1.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and HX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NEX-C3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography advice
Sony HX1 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (225g)
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
27
lighter than competition (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
22
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-22 2009-04-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $343 $47,999