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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was announced 2 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-3N scores vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W560

 NEX-3N W560 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony NEX-3N

 W560 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W560

 NEX-3N W560 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has exterior measurements 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 W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3N versus the W560.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and W560.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-3N will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3N is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony W560
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $139