Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was manufactured 7 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-C3 grades against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-C3 and the RX100 VI.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.