Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 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
- Launched August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2013
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe NEX-C3 was introduced 24 months earlier than the QX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony QX10
NEX-C3 | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 0k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony NEX-C3
QX10 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony QX10
NEX-C3 | QX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has 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) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the QX10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and QX10.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Launched | 2011-08-22 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | - |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lb) | 105g (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $343 | $250 |