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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 3 years after the W330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-3N scores against the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W330

 NEX-3N W330 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony NEX-3N

 W330 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W330

 NEX-3N W330 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3N and the W330.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and W330.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-3N will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3N should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
66
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony W330
71
better than average battery (480 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony W330
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-25 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $170