Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W690

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was introduced 13 months after the W690 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N and the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and W690.

As you can see, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger NEX-3N will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.