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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony NEX-C3
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-C3 was announced 8 months after the WX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony WX10

 NEX-C3 WX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 WX10 NEX-C3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX10

 NEX-C3 WX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 has outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the WX10.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and WX10.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NEX-C3 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The newer NEX-C3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony WX10
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
Sports photography with Sony WX10
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
Travel photography with Sony WX10
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
27
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-22 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $343 $200