Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W320

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was announced 3 years after the W320 which is quite a significant difference 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 W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-3N scores versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and W320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-3N will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-3N is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.