Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 2 months before the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-C3 matches up versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 provides external measurements 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler.