Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-C3 was introduced 18 months before the WX300 making them a generation apart 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 WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-C3 matches up against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-C3 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 vs the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-C3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.