Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 3 years after the W380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NEX-3N matches up against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has got outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N against the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and W380.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NEX-3N should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.