Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony WX80
NEX-C3 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-C3
WX80 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX80
NEX-C3 | WX80 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |