Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610
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![Sony Alpha NEX-3 front Sony Alpha NEX-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3/Sony-NEX-3-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610/Sony-W610-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
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The NEX-3 was brought out 19 months prior to the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-3 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony W610
NEX-3 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony NEX-3
W610 | NEX-3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W610
NEX-3 | W610 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-3 and the W610.
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 size comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and W610.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 297g (0.65 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $200 |