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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W710

 NEX-C3 W710 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony NEX-C3

 W710 NEX-C3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W710

 NEX-C3 W710 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony W710
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
27
lighter than competition (225g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1083 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $343 $90