Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was brought out 15 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-C3 matches up against the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has outside measurements 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 HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-C3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.