Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony W730

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.