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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-C3 grades against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony HX10V

 NEX-C3 HX10V 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony NEX-C3

 HX10V NEX-C3 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX10V

 NEX-C3 HX10V 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the HX10V.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and HX10V.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX10V will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
38
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony HX10V
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (225g)
good resolution (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
27
lighter than average in class (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $343 $616