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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-C3 was released 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony HX90V

 NEX-C3 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony NEX-C3

 HX90V NEX-C3 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2011Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX90V

 NEX-C3 HX90V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-C3 against the HX90V.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and HX90V.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (225g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
76
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
27
lighter than others in class (225g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic support
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-22 2015-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $343 $440