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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 vs Sony Alpha NEX-3 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha NEX-C3
sony
$311.01
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-3Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-F3Check price on AmazonSony Alpha NEX-3
sony
$399.99
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha NEX-3 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-C3Check price on AmazonSony Alpha NEX-C3
60
84 out of 140
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 wins
Sony Alpha NEX-3
57
80 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 200 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 7/10
7
7
7368
Resolution
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 4/10
5
4
1614
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 3/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 2/10
3
2
ISO 1083ISO 830
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 6/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 6/10
6
6
ISO 12800ISO 12800
Dynamic Range
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 9/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 8/10
9
8
12.2 EV12 EV
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 8/10
8
8
25 points25 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 3/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 3/10
3
3
1280 x 7201280 x 720
Burst Speed
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 5/10
5
5
67
Battery Life
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 4/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 3/10
4
3
400330
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 10/10
10
10
225297
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 8/10
8
8
284 lenses284 lenses
Value for Money
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 10/10
10
10
$311.01$399.99
Durability
Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-3: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
4
Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Tied Categories
10
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Sony Alpha NEX-3