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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony WX80

 NEX-C3 WX80 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-C3

 WX80 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX80

 NEX-C3 WX80 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
Street photography with Sony WX80
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (225g)
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average (225 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
27
lighter than average (225 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-22 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 All around 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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery 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 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $343 $276