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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-3N was released 4 years after the W220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-3N scores vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W220

 NEX-3N W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony NEX-3N

 W220 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W220

 NEX-3N W220 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has got physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N versus the W220.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and W220.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3N will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $160