Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled at a similar time to the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.