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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 10 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the NEX-C3 scores vs the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony FX3

 NEX-C3 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony NEX-C3

 FX3 NEX-C3 
RevealedFebruary 2021August 2011More modern by 115 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony FX3

 NEX-C3 FX3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-C3 against the FX3.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and FX3 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and FX3.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography features
Sony FX3 Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography factors
Sony FX3 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
Sony FX3 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
27
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony FX3
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-22 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1083 3900
Other
Battery life 400 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $343 $3,900