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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-C3 was brought out 11 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-C3 grades against the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-C3 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 ZV-E10 NEX-C3 
IntroducedJuly 2021August 2011More modern by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-C3 ZV-E10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the ZV-E10.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and ZV-E10 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony ZV-E10 to render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography details
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
77
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
88
good battery life (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-22 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 343g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 photographs 440 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $343 $699