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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony WX220

 NEX-C3 WX220 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony NEX-C3

 WX220 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX220

 NEX-C3 WX220 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (225g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
27
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-22 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 gr (0.50 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $343 $198