Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W230

Let's look closer at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W230, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-3N matches up vs the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N provides external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N against the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and W230.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-3N will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3N provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.