Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was released 8 months later than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-C3 scores versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-C3 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-C3 compared to the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-C3 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-C3 and WX9.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-C3 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent NEX-C3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.