Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was brought out 18 months earlier than the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.