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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 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
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 14 months later than the W650 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-3N grades vs the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W650

 NEX-3N W650 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony NEX-3N

 W650 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W650

 NEX-3N W650 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N has got physical 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) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N against the W650.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher NEX-3N should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony W650
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (480 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (480 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $140