Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W380

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.