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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350

Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W350

 NEX-C3 W350 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony NEX-C3

 W350 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W350

 NEX-C3 W350 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
27
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-22 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $343 $200