Nikon D3X vs Sony WX350

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D3X versus Sony WX350, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The D3X was launched 6 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D3X scores vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3X Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3X has outside measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3X versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D3X and the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3X and WX350 is 51 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D3X and WX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D3X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3X will render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D3X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.