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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(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
Sony W610
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony W610

 NEX-3 W610 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony NEX-3

 W610 NEX-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony W610

 NEX-3 W610 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
52
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
27
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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