Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NEX-3 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NEX-3 scores vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony WX350
NEX-3 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony NEX-3
WX350 | NEX-3 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony WX350
NEX-3 | WX350 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3 versus the WX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and WX350.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 470 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $270 |