Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 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
- Released August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The NEX-C3 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the W730 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony W730
NEX-C3 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony NEX-C3
W730 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony W730
NEX-C3 | W730 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-C3 against the W730.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and W730.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged NEX-C3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-22 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface 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 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $343 | $138 |