Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX66

Below, we are comparing the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-C3 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 has external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-C3 and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and TX66.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.