Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-C3 scores against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and HX400V.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be behind in sensor technology.