Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330

Here, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3 was launched 6 months after the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-3 grades versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3 vs the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and W330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.