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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 9 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NEX-C3 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NEX-C3 
RevealedMay 2020August 2011Newer by 106 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NEX-C3 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-C3 versus the ZV-1.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and ZV-1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
73
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
79
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
 no image stabilization
85
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 offers touch focus
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
53
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
71
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (225g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
81
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
70
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 no image stabilization
 missing Timelapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
27
 lighter than competitors in class (225g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
86
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-22 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $343 $750