Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX7

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was announced 20 months later than the TX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-C3 grades against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and TX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-C3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.