Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The NEX-C3 was introduced 8 months later than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NEX-C3 grades against the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W560
NEX-C3 | W560 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony NEX-C3
W560 | NEX-C3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W560
NEX-C3 | W560 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 has outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and W560.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NEX-C3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $343 | $139 |