Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W650
NEX-3N | W650 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony NEX-3N
W650 | NEX-3N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W650
NEX-3N | W650 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |