Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and W220.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NEX-C3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.