Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2012
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-C3 was brought out 6 months before the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NEX-C3 scores against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TX20
NEX-C3 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony NEX-C3
TX20 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX20
NEX-C3 | TX20 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the TX20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and TX20.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $343 | $330 |