Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX1

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was revealed 2 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 has external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and TX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NEX-C3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.