Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was revealed 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-C3 matches up versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-C3 and the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and HX80.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.