Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX350

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was introduced 3 years before the WX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-C3 has external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-C3 against the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-C3 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and WX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.