Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony T900

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 2 years after the T900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-C3 matches up versus the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the T900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and T900.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NEX-C3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.