Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony T99

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 14 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-C3 grades vs the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the T99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-C3 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger NEX-C3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.