Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W800, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3 was introduced 4 years before the W800 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-3 matches up against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3 against the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W800 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.