Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810

Here is a extended review of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-3N was released 10 months before the W810 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-3N scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N versus the W810.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and W810.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W810 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.