Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1 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
- Released August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-C3 was introduced 18 months earlier than the RX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony RX1
NEX-C3 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony NEX-C3
RX1 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX1
NEX-C3 | RX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 has external 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the RX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and RX1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-22 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1083 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 270 photographs |
Form 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $343 | $2,798 |