Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W310

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was launched 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-3N grades versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N features physical 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N and the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent NEX-3N provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.