Nikon D3 vs Sony WX5

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D3 and Sony WX5, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D3 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched but the D3 (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The D3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D3 grades vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3 has physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D3 vs the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3 and WX5 is 50 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3 and WX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The D3 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged D3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.