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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TX20

 NEX-C3 TX20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony NEX-C3

 TX20 NEX-C3 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX20

 NEX-C3 TX20 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony TX20
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (225g)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
Travel photography with Sony TX20
71
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
72
good battery (250 shots)
environment proof
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (250 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
27
lighter than competition (225g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX20
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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
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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