Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.