Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Launched August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
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Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TX100V
| NEX-C3 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony NEX-C3
| TX100V | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX100V
| NEX-C3 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 provides outer 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the TX100V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and TX100V.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger NEX-C3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-08-22 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Available lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1083 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $343 | $380 |