Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX350

Here, we are matching up the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-C3 was manufactured 6 years before the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and HX350.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX350 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.