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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 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
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A68, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was launched 5 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-C3 matches up against the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A68

 NEX-C3 A68 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony NEX-C3

 A68 NEX-C3 
LaunchedNovember 2015August 2011Fresher by 51 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A68

 NEX-C3 A68 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the A68.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and A68.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A68 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony A68 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (225 grams)
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
Sony A68 Sports photography info
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than others (225g)
MP count decent (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (510 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
Sony A68 Vlogging info
27
lighter than others (225 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony SLT-A68
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-22 2015-11-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 13.5
DXO Low light rating 1083 701
Other
Battery life 400 shots 510 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $343 $581