Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.