Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NEX-C3 was revealed 16 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-C3 matches up against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-C3 against the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-C3 and WX80.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NEX-C3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.