Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony TX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was announced 5 months earlier than the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the TX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and TX200V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX200V will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.