Pentax WS80 vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WS80 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WS80 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WS80 was brought out 24 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WS80 matches up versus the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 features outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WS80 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WS80 versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WS80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.