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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(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
Sony TX9
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony TX9

 NEX-C3 TX9 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony NEX-C3

 TX9 NEX-C3 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX9

 NEX-C3 TX9 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than others (225g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
60
provides touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
27
lighter than others (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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