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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was announced 12 years earlier than the FX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-C3 scores against the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony FX30

 NEX-C3 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-C3

 FX30 NEX-C3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022August 2011More modern by 135 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k920kSharper screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony FX30

 NEX-C3 FX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony FX30 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 based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the FX30.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and FX30 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and FX30.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony FX30 to produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
83
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony FX30
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than average in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
Sports photography with Sony FX30
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
Travel photography with Sony FX30
71
great battery (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (225g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (570 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
27
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
more heavy than average in class (646 grams)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-22 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 646g (1.42 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 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 shots 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Price at release $343 $1,800