Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710

Its time to look more closely at the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 16 months prior to the W710 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 has outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-C3 and W710.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 has the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged NEX-C3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.