Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W570

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-3 was launched 7 months earlier than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-3 grades vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3 and the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and W570.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W570 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older NEX-3 will be behind in sensor technology.