Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Released July 2011
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NEX-C3 was manufactured 2 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony HX9V
NEX-C3 | HX9V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony NEX-C3
HX9V | NEX-C3 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX9V
NEX-C3 | HX9V | |||
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Released | August 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-C3 against the HX9V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and HX9V.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $343 | $328 |