Samsung WB350F vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB350F versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was revealed 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB350F grades versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB350F versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB350F vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and NEX-C3.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WB350F has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent WB350F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.