Sony NEX-C3 vs Canon EOS R7
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony NEX-C3 and Canon EOS R7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony NEX-C3 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R7 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony NEX-C3 were released 2011 and Canon EOS R7 was released 2022. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony NEX-C3 | 2011 |
Canon EOS R7 | 2022 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony NEX-C3 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R7 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony NEX-C3 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R7 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony NEX-C3 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R7 has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony NEX-C3 |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
Canon EOS R7 |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Canon EOS R7 has a 101 % larger resolution than Sony NEX-C3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R7 has a larger ISO-range than Sony NEX-C3. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony NEX-C3 has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony NEX-C3 | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS R7 | 100-32000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-C3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony NEX-C3 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony NEX-C3 | 5,5 |
Canon EOS R7 | 15 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony NEX-C3 and Canon EOS R7 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS R7 weighs 612 gr (equal to 1.35 lb) which is 172% heavier than Sony NEX-C3 and its 225 gr (or 0.5 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony NEX-C3 | 225 gr 0.5 lb |
Canon EOS R7 | 612 gr 1.35 lb |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Canon EOS R7 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony NEX-C3 and Canon EOS R7, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Name | Sony NEX-C3 | Canon EOS R7 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Release Year | 2011 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2011-06-08 | 2022-05-24 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4912 x 3264 pixels | 6960 x 4640 pixels |
Megapixels | 16 MP | 33 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 32000 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 25 | 651 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 920000 | N/A |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.15× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Frames per second | 5,5 fps | 15 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2) |
Remote Control | No |
Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
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GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2 ![]() |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony NEX-C3 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 660 shots |
Width | 110 mm | 132 mm |
Height | 60 mm | 90 mm |
Depth | 33 mm | 92 mm |
Weight | 225 gram | 612 gram |