Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 7 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest 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 time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.