Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W530

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 8 months after the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-C3 scores vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with physical 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent NEX-C3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.