Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 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- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Photography Glossary Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W570
| NEX-C3 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony 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 |