Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-C3 grades vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-C3 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and WX220.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX220 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be behind in sensor innovation.