Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-C3 was revealed 14 months later than the TX9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-C3 scores vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TX9
NEX-C3 | TX9 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony NEX-C3
TX9 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX9
NEX-C3 | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 provides 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) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and TX9.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer NEX-C3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-22 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $343 | $799 |