Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony WX9
NEX-C3 | WX9 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony NEX-C3
WX9 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-C3 and Sony WX9
NEX-C3 | WX9 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony NEX-C3 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $343 | $188 |