Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W620

Lets look more in depth at the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-3 was unveiled 19 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-3 matches up vs the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3 has exterior 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3 versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and W620.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged NEX-3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.