Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was manufactured 20 months later than the W350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the W350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and W350.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher NEX-C3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.