Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W350
89 Imaging
54 Features
55 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W350 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W350 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-3 was announced 6 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-3 matches up against the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony W350
| NEX-3 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony NEX-3
| W350 | NEX-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W350
| NEX-3 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3 compared to the W350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and W350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The NEX-3 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
| Total lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | 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 synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 297g (0.65 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures | - |
| Style 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $200 |