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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony HX400V

 NEX-C3 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-C3

 HX400V NEX-C3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX400V

 NEX-C3 HX400V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (225g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
27
lighter than average (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-22 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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