Sony Alpha NEX-3 vs Sony Alpha NEX-C3 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha NEX-3
sony
$399.99
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha NEX-3 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Alpha NEX-C3
sony
$311.01
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha NEX-C3 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-3Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Alpha NEX-3
56
90 out of 160
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 wins
Sony Alpha NEX-C3
59
94 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 12800 | 100 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Sony Alpha NEX-3 vs Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Sensor Size
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10
5
5
APS-CAPS-C
Storage Slots
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 7/10
7
7
6873
Resolution
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 4/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10
4
5
1416
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 2/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 3/10
2
3
ISO 830ISO 1083
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 6/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 6/10
6
6
ISO 12800ISO 12800
Dynamic Range
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 9/10
8
9
12 EV12.2 EV
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 8/10
8
8
25 points25 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 3/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 3/10
3
3
1280 x 7201280 x 720
Burst Speed
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10
5
5
76
Battery Life
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 3/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 4/10
3
4
330400
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 10/10
10
10
297225
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 8/10
8
8
284 lenses284 lenses
Value for Money
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 10/10
10
10
$399.99$311.01
Durability
Sony Alpha NEX-3: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-C3: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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