Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was brought out 18 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 grades against the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.