Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W510

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was manufactured 8 months after the W510 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-C3 grades versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-C3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.