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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 20 months later than the W370 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W370

 NEX-C3 W370 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony NEX-C3

 W370 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W370

 NEX-C3 W370 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the W370.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and W370.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer NEX-C3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
71
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others (225g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
27
lighter than others (225g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $343 $230