Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was revealed 20 months prior to the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NEX-C3 grades against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX50V will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.