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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony TF1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TF1

 NEX-C3 TF1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony NEX-C3

 TF1 NEX-C3 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011Fresher 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).

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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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proof
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
27
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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