Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W330

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.