Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony HX9V

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.

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.

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.

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.