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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W380

 NEX-3N W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony NEX-3N

 W380 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W380

 NEX-3N W380 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony W380
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony W380
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony W380
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (480 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz 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 surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $44