Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230
89 Imaging
54 Features
55 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Released June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-3 was introduced 16 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-3 grades versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony W230
NEX-3 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony NEX-3
W230 | NEX-3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W230
NEX-3 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 provides external measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3 vs the W230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and W230.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-3 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 297g (0.65 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 830 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $180 |