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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX10V

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

Photography Glossary

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
73
 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
79
 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