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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W220

 NEX-C3 W220 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony NEX-C3

 W220 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W220

 NEX-C3 W220 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (225g)
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (225g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
27
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-22 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $343 $160