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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(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
Sony W330
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony W330

 NEX-3 W330 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony NEX-3

 W330 NEX-3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W330

 NEX-3 W330 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
52
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
Landscape photography with Sony W330
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
27
supports face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony W330
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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
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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