Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NEX-C3 was introduced 22 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TF1
NEX-C3 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony NEX-C3
TF1 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TF1
NEX-C3 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 features external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the TF1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and TF1.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NEX-C3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-08-22 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1083 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $343 | $266 |