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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was revealed 8 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-C3 grades vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W570

 NEX-C3 W570 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony NEX-C3

 W570 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W570

 NEX-C3 W570 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the W570.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and W570.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher NEX-C3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (225g)
does not have image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
71
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
Landscape photography with Sony W570
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
27
lighter than competition (225g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W570
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $343 $159