Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony W330
NEX-3 | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony NEX-3
W330 | NEX-3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W330
NEX-3 | W330 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 297 grams (0.65 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $170 |