Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-C3 was brought out 20 months after the W380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-C3 scores against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W380
NEX-C3 | W380 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony NEX-C3
W380 | NEX-C3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W380
NEX-C3 | W380 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has got external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the W380.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and W380.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger NEX-C3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | 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 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $343 | $44 |