Nikon D3100 vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3100 versus Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the D3100 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The D3100 was introduced 14 months prior to the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3100 scores against the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3100 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Nikon D3100 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the D3100 compared to the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and WX150 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3100 and WX150.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged D3100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.