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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(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
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 22 months prior to the RX1R making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NEX-C3 grades vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony RX1R

 NEX-C3 RX1R 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony NEX-C3

 RX1R NEX-C3 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX1R

 NEX-C3 RX1R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the RX1R.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and RX1R.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony RX1R
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (225g)
no image stabilization
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
Sony RX1R Sports photography info
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
66
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
Sony RX1R Vlogging features
27
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-22 2013-06-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 482 gr (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 Overall score 73 91
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 13.6
DXO Low light score 1083 2537
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $343 $2,798