Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX30

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 23 months prior to the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-C3 scores vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and TX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX30 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.