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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
Sony HX9V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony HX9V

 NEX-C3 HX9V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony NEX-C3

 HX9V NEX-C3 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX9V

 NEX-C3 HX9V 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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
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