Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was brought out 8 months prior to the HX200V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and HX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.