Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony TX9

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.

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.

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.

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.